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DN12 YMD

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,343 mi
Last recorded127,343 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 127,343 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP HAS MOVEMENT SIDE TO SIDE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AT 3MM

OIL LEAK

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Fail 4 Feb 2026 127,343 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP HAS MOVEMENT SIDE TO SIDE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AT 3MM

OIL LEAK

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,120 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 116,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 116,690 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,396 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 110,396 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,226 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape , (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking in more than one place (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount movement

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 1 to 0 ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,758 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 93,758 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,374 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 85,374 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 83,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 83,510 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 73,837 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 73,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 64,753 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2017 64,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2016 46,691 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 46,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 32,253 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 YMD is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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