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AD09 MUL

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,303 mi
Last recorded80,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 MUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 80,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 67,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 63,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed at offside suspension lower arm mounting. Advise - rest of sub-frame heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 59,385 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 59,384 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexy broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 55,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 51,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged threaded part of offside rear wheel cylinder excessively corroded and breaking away (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,662 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 47,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 38,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,477 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,134 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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AD09 MUL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AD09 MUL, 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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AD09 MUL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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