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AK61 RDU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,122 mi
Last recorded64,122 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 RDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 64,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,138 miles

Exhaust back box mount corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,105 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,641 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bottom bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 52,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working same as one of position bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear bottom bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to 3mm.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 38,765 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 23,316 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 19,542 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 14,086 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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AK61 RDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK61 RDU, 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 AK61 RDU registered?

AK61 RDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is AK61 RDU safe to buy?

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