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AB04 BYO

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 BYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,301 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 113,301 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 113,202 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (0.58) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 107,896 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 107,877 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,765 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 91,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,454 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 90,449 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,913 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 9 May 2019 58,585 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,047 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 44,047 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 35,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - inner faces (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 May 2016 28,377 miles

Damage on n/s/r wing

Fail 5 May 2016 28,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Damage on n/s/r wing

Pass 18 May 2015 19,661 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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AB04 BYO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AB04 BYO, 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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AB04 BYO is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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