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DN12 YZO

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 102,379 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe slight damage front to rear pipe rusty & hanger corroded but not weaken

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 102,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe slight damage front to rear pipe rusty & hanger corroded but not weaken

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 94,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,203 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 58,261 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 43,650 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 43,650 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,286 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 33,529 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both shock shrouds detached (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 33,529 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both shock shrouds detached (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 26,732 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 26,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 19,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 1.6 mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,859 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 12,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 YZO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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