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DN12 YCO

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,342 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 93,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,220 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,220 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,876 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,731 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 60,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,718 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 53,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,315 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 39,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YCO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YCO, 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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What year was DN12 YCO registered?

DN12 YCO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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