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AH07 AAR

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH07 AAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 79,737 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 21 Jul 2026 79,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 22 Jul 2025 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front shock absorbers corroded

offside wiper smearing

Fail 21 Jul 2025 74,960 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox connecting sleeve / clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

front shock absorbers corroded

offside wiper smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,545 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 69,545 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,190 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 58,762 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working stop n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 bulbs n/w on nearside lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 45,636 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 45,635 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f touching the wear limit sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted/ corroded on the inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 38,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 36,101 miles

exhaust corroded throughout

Fail 9 May 2018 36,099 miles

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

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 8 May 2017 32,468 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 28,767 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,155 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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AH07 AAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AH07 AAR, 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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AH07 AAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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