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AJ62 GWA

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,073 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 76,945 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,315 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,396 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 60,771 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread

O/S/F tyre on4mm tread

Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,193 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 49,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,667 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,907 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 29,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GWA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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