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AL59 MEZ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,138 mi
Last recorded57,138 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 MEZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre smooth on inner edge and low on tread 3mm ish advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shocker shroud loose advise replace

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge and low on tread 3 to 4mm advise put on back or replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going of on edges and getting low 3mm ish and slightly cracking advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

back box heat shield slightly loose advise re secure

Pass 25 Oct 2023 46,540 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear of floor at join to flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 39,839 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 30,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 30,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,349 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 23,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,967 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2015 10,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in 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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AL59 MEZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey 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 AL59 MEZ, 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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What year was AL59 MEZ registered?

AL59 MEZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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