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DN61 LYC

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,596 mi
Last recorded70,596 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 LYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,596 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 70,592 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2024 63,958 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 52,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,769 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 48,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,048 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 34,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 25,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 21,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,012 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 LYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN61 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN61 LYC registered?

DN61 LYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is DN61 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 LYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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