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AJ62 GWC

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,925 mi
Last recorded76,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 76,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 76,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,610 miles

Both front and rear subframe starting to corrode

Knocking noise from steering column (recommend further investigation)

Pass 1 Jul 2024 64,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 64,386 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,025 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,468 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 51,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 51,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 47,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 47,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 42,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,264 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 35,250 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 28,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 28,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 23,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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