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AK62 LJL

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 LJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 76,681 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 76,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light shown (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 76,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Warning shown (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone badly corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,122 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 75,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,077 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe painted section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,649 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed was obscuring view, placed on passenger seat ()

Offside Rear brake back plate bung missing

Fail 19 Oct 2022 72,590 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed was obscuring view, placed on passenger seat ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside hand brake cable not securely mounted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively significantly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate bung missing

Offside hand brake cable not secure in mounting points

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,773 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,895 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 67,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,564 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,564 miles

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,409 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 64,409 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,839 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 60,727 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,076 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear

Fail 5 Oct 2016 55,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,556 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

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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AK62 LJL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AK62 LJL, 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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AK62 LJL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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