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A2 PLT

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Brown Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,328 mi
Last recorded33,328 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 33,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 25,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 22,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 20,385 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 20,385 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 18,602 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 17,046 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 14,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 12,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 12,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 7,615 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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A2 PLT is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Brown with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A2 PLT, 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 A2 PLT registered?

A2 PLT is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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