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AJ61 DWU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 52,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 41,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,420 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened of front subframe in mounting area for lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,564 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 35,564 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 34,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 32,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,850 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 22,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,988 miles

passenger wiper blade leaving a slight streak mark

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 DWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

AJ61 DWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is AJ61 DWU safe to buy?

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