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AB12 COS

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,874 mi
Last recorded108,874 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 COS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,998 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear cooling pipe ,may require attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r and few cuts ,may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 2 Apr 2025 102,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear cooling pipe ,may require attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r, n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r, n/s/r and few cuts ,may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,195 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 99,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,044 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 94,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 89,202 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 85,950 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,347 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 80,298 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,373 miles

os no plate light inop

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Aug 2019 69,373 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

os no plate light inop

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,764 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 62,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,282 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,235 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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AB12 COS is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB12 COS, 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 AB12 COS registered?

AB12 COS is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AB12 COS safe to buy?

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