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AK12 MZP

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,911 mi
Last recorded142,911 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper slightly loose

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 142,908 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper slightly loose

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 142,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure but unlikely to become detatched

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 142,883 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure but unlikely to become detatched

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,670 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 123,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,561 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,410 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,530 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,374 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 31,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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