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DN12 YDK

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,289 mi
Last recorded150,289 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 150,289 miles

All underside corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 150,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All underside corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 143,154 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 136,725 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2023 130,048 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker bump stop worn

Pass 17 May 2022 123,212 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 123,212 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 115,333 miles

Rear ns and os rear shocker casing corroded and bump stop worn

Fail 21 May 2021 115,135 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear ns and os rear shocker casing corroded and bump stop worn

Pass 20 May 2020 108,931 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 108,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 99,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 85,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 73,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 59,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 45,259 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YDK is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 YDK, 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 YDK is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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