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AF12 HJK

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,347 mi
Last recorded179,347 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 179,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 179,300 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 166,181 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 166,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 149,129 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 148,977 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 134,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 115,925 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,712 miles

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

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

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

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

did not trigger smoke meter

Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,701 miles

all 4 tyres low in tread

did not trigger smoke meter

Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres low in tread

did not trigger smoke meter

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,383 miles

did not trigger smoke meter

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,668 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 28,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,991 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 22,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AF12 HJK is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF12 HJK, 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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AF12 HJK is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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