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AK62 RVC

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,239 mi
Last recorded53,239 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 RVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 53,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,341 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,368 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING

Fail 17 Apr 2018 38,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,539 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,108 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 32,108 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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 RVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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