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AJ06 EGG

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 EGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front flexible exhuast deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 69,021 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front flexible exhuast deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened snd suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 56,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened snd suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 54,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 54,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 50,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 3mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 3mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 42,342 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW - CENTRE TO BACK BOX CLAMP

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON EDGES 1.6/2MM CENTRE - 195 55 16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON EDGES 1.6/2MM CENTRE - 195 55 16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 37,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FRONT PIPE FLEX (8.2.1.1 (b))

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON EDGES 1.6/2MM CENTRE - 195 55 16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOLD ON EDGES 1.6/2MM CENTRE - 195 55 16 87V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,202 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 26,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2016 26,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ06 EGG is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ06 EGG, 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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AJ06 EGG is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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