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AK12 VRY

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,415 mi
Last recorded65,415 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,415 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 65,415 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 59,860 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 59,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,717 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,132 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 50,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop in poor condition

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,486 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,570 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 30,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,902 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 19,902 miles

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

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 VRY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

AK12 VRY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 VRY safe to buy?

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