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DN12 YWU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,266 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 69,346 miles

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

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

Wear/movement in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 29 May 2023 61,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,847 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 51,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 45,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 21,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,529 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 21,529 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 19,832 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 19,832 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 17,904 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 16,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 16,174 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWU, 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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What year was DN12 YWU registered?

DN12 YWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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