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AK62 WPL

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,007 mi
Last recorded88,007 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 88,007 miles

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))

Rear exhaust blow on center join

Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 78,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,799 miles

Bonnet and front bumper damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,717 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Bonnet and front bumper damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,131 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 53,547 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,323 miles

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,269 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2018 28,269 miles

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2017 24,155 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2016 18,598 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 13,447 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WPL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol 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 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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