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AJ12 ACV

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,875 mi
Last recorded79,875 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ACV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,875 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (Stone Chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edges area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Section area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Section area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak lower engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,955 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread worn uneven.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,161 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,071 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 60,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,456 miles

osr tyre starting to split and nailed

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 43,667 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,479 miles

2 NAILS IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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AJ12 ACV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ12 ACV, 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 AJ12 ACV registered?

AJ12 ACV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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