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DN61 LXL

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,556 mi
Last recorded72,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 LXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,556 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,639 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 71,639 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,710 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 69,708 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,280 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust hangers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,793 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,944 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2020 57,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,554 miles

Both rear shock absorber sleeves insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 45,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 37,339 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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DN61 LXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN61 LXL, 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 DN61 LXL registered?

DN61 LXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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