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DN12 YKC

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,719 mi
Last recorded162,719 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 162,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 151,959 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 151,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 144,729 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 144,605 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective REAR (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 140,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 133,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 115,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp inop

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,411 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,881 miles

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit also bald inner edge

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit also bald inner edge

Fail 25 May 2015 49,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit also bald inner edge

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit also bald inner edge

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 YKC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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