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AK12 BWU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,130 mi
Last recorded88,130 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive bottom of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,129 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,624 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 51,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,098 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 45,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 40,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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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AK12 BWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BWU, 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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What year was AK12 BWU registered?

AK12 BWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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