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DN12 LYK

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,746 mi
Last recorded149,746 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 LYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 149,746 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective 50% corroded away from the system (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine in various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 149,533 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Securing bolt is missing the head (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective 50% corroded away from the system (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine in various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 143,143 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 135,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 135,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,755 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 131,755 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 122,150 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,804 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,498 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,498 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 53,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DN12 LYK is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN12 LYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DN12 LYK is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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