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AK62 VUD

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,546 mi
Last recorded128,546 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 128,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 121,310 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,078 miles

knocking noise apparent from lower column-rack

Fail 29 Nov 2022 111,070 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

knocking noise apparent from lower column-rack

Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 99,515 miles

Knocking noise from steering. possibly lower steering shaft universal joint.

Movement in nearside front suspension leg top mount, noticeably more than the offside one.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,763 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,955 miles

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 VUD is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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