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AF12 XMH

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,162 mi
Last recorded140,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 140,162 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,752 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 133,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 129,136 miles

Offside Front Upper play in top mount

unable to access rear seat & seatbelts due to tools on seat & in boot

Pass 12 Nov 2022 122,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 114,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 104,986 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,072 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 84,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,221 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XMH is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF12 XMH, 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 AF12 XMH registered?

AF12 XMH is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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