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DN12 YKA

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,751 mi
Last recorded64,751 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 64,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slightly worn

Offside Front shock has slight internal movement

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 8 May 2025 64,750 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slightly worn

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 18 May 2023 62,931 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight wear inner edge and started to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 62,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 62,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 59,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,002 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads difficult to see appear to be wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also movement in strut top mount when weight off wheels (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 48,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 34,265 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 26,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 26,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 21,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Cut in tyre wall

Fail 20 May 2016 21,912 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Cut in tyre wall

Fail 25 May 2015 19,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2015 19,252 miles

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 YKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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