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AK12 BYM

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,725 mi
Last recorded89,725 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,725 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 89,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 84,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 63,344 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 63,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,056 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 57,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 50,588 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 50,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 95.4% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads are wearing unevenly and offside front pads are very low

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,550 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm / front pads getting low / slight lip on front discs

Fail 18 Apr 2019 42,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f tyre 3mm / front pads getting low / slight lip on front discs

Pass 17 May 2018 38,676 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Fail 17 May 2018 38,676 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,718 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 19,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,266 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 BYM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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