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DN12 YJS

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,928 mi
Last recorded134,928 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 134,928 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 134,928 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (petrol) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel pipe leaking underfloor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 132,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,473 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 130,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 120,529 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 120,513 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,200 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 111,191 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,345 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,781 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 92,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,963 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 71,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 51,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2018 51,647 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YJS is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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