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AK62 MZL

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,064 mi
Last recorded129,064 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 MZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 129,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 120,639 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,231 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 109,231 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,843 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 61,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 49,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,087 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 38,087 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 MZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MZL, 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 AK62 MZL registered?

AK62 MZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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