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DN12 YXY

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,714 mi
Last recorded48,714 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 48,714 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 48,714 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 48,528 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not hitting glass high enough (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower missing for light

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 45,685 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 45,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 43,088 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 38,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 8 Nov 2019 32,417 miles

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 32,414 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 29,880 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 29,880 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 27,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 27,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,015 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 YXY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

DN12 YXY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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