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AK12 DZP

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 157,642 miles

(clutch pedal rubber missing)

(no access too rear seats from passenger front seat)

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear (bumper loose)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (from damaged inter cooler) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (bump stop rubbers braking up)

Rear (silencer casing braking up)

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 157,642 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

(clutch pedal rubber missing)

(no access too rear seats from passenger front seat)

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear (bumper loose)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (from damaged inter cooler) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (bump stop rubbers braking up)

Rear (silencer casing braking up)

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 142,103 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 142,301 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 136,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both front tyres worn close and also worn on both shoulders* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Both rear tyres cracked and perished* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 134,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 125,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 117,087 miles

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 117,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,766 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 93,766 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 87,233 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 87,232 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,644 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 77,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,910 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 DZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 DZP, 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 DZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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