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AJ62 DUA

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 DUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 88,918 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 84,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 72,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,759 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 40,757 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,229 miles

n/s blade poor

rear shocks weeping slightly

rear tyres minor cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2016 33,229 miles

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

n/s blade poor

rear shocks weeping slightly

rear tyres minor cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor perishing to all tyre treads.

n/s wiper poor.

small cut n/s/f outer sidewall.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 26,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor perishing to all tyre treads.

n/s wiper poor.

small cut n/s/f outer sidewall.

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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AJ62 DUA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ62 DUA, 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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AJ62 DUA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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