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AK12 SPU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,328 mi
Last recorded56,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 56,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 53,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 49,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 46,637 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 46,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,521 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 38,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,923 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,369 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 SPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey 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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

AK12 SPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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