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AJ62 DVN

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 DVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 103,773 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,923 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 99,922 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,702 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,410 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat tilt mechanism defective (access to rear provided by passenger seat car is 3 door)

Fail 11 Nov 2022 91,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat tilt mechanism defective (access to rear provided by passenger seat car is 3 door)

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,056 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat back rest secure and wont tilt forward for rear access (3 door) but passenger front seat allows access

Fail 26 Nov 2021 84,857 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm front mounting point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat back rest secure and wont tilt forward for rear access (3 door) but passenger front seat allows access

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,715 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,096 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 61,096 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 50,419 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 50,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,050 miles

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 DVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DVN, 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 DVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 December 2012.

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