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A23 SPF

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,566 mi
Last recorded103,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 SPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 103,566 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,935 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 98,934 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength below spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,017 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 93,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 87,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,645 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,386 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 81,386 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 65,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 55,022 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 55,021 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

sat nav unit on centre of windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2016 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 2mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

sat nav unit on centre of windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,559 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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A23 SPF is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A23 SPF, 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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A23 SPF is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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