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DN12 YKZ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,879 mi
Last recorded105,879 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 99,808 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 99,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 89,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 80,878 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 80,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 71,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 62,261 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 62,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,120 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,621 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 46,591 miles

Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 37,147 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 37,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 30,518 miles

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

nail.in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre nail

Fail 26 May 2016 30,518 miles

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

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

nail.in n/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre nail

Pass 20 May 2015 23,083 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 23,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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 YKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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