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AK12 BWP

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Brown Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,282 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear door damaged

slight play in front top shock mounts

Fail 6 Mar 2026 128,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear door damaged

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2025 117,385 miles

damage to offside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 28 Feb 2025 117,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

damage to offside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,504 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,586 miles

rear shock absorber bump stops poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,585 miles

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

rear shock absorber bump stops poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,017 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 79,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,562 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 68,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,453 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 39,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,736 miles

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)

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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AK12 BWP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Brown with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AK12 BWP, 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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AK12 BWP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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