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AE55 SEC

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,335 mi
Last recorded95,335 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 SEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,335 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 17 Nov 2025 95,335 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,866 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,258 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 76,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 93% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,214 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front near cat (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 61,214 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 44,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,509 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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AE55 SEC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AE55 SEC, 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 AE55 SEC registered?

AE55 SEC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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