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AK62 VFG

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,508 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 113,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,541 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,344 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 79,810 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp broken but still secure

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 79,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust clamp broken but still secure

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,912 miles

Front front exhaust clamp corroded and not attached

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front front exhaust clamp corroded and not attached

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Rear silencer outer casing corroding and coming away.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 60,757 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,444 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2015 33,444 miles

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

nail nearside rear tyre

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 VFG is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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