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AK12 BYC

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,667 mi
Last recorded120,667 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 120,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion

trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,788 miles

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

N/S/R light lense cracked

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

marks in windscreen

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,152 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,881 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2018 86,881 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,757 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,859 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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AK12 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

AK12 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AK12 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 BYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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