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478 FGF

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,543 mi
Last recorded75,543 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 FGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 75,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 73,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,647 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,385 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 57,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,826 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 51,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,260 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 40,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,870 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,838 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,715 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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478 FGF is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 478 FGF, 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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478 FGF is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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