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AK62 RTV

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,745 mi
Last recorded103,745 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 RTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 103,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 103,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

coolent leaking from thermostat housing

Pass 30 May 2025 79,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 73,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 65,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 64,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 64,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,332 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,649 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,357 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 39,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 39,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,587 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 27,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,346 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 23,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 RTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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