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A21 BLW

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,808 mi
Last recorded56,808 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 56,808 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 56,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 98 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 47,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,772 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 41,772 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 36,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,040 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 23,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 21,321 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 16,801 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,038 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlight brackets damaged but secure when bonnet down

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,665 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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A21 BLW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A21 BLW, 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 A21 BLW registered?

A21 BLW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is A21 BLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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