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AJ61 BYC

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,638 mi
Last recorded57,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 57,638 miles

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

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,977 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 51,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,215 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2021 47,215 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,700 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 45,700 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,882 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,413 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 35,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,768 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

hand brake high

Fail 1 Dec 2014 23,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

hand brake high

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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AJ61 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ61 BYC, 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 AJ61 BYC registered?

AJ61 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is AJ61 BYC safe to buy?

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