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DN61 LYF

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,386 mi
Last recorded87,386 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 LYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,386 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,386 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,758 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 70,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 61,061 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen has a chip in zone A, but not restricting drivers view.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 52,996 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen has a chip in zone A, but not restricting drivers view.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker , air fresher ()

offide & nearside rear tyres tread cracked

one nearside rear side lamp not working

wind screen minor damage offside & nearside

Fail 27 Sep 2016 36,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker , air fresher ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offide & nearside rear tyres tread cracked

one nearside rear side lamp not working

wind screen minor damage offside & nearside

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,516 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)

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 LYF is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN61 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

DN61 LYF is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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