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AO12 BKU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,549 mi
Last recorded110,549 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,549 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 102,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 102,571 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,619 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriating

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust section deteriating

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,929 miles

Front struts corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 15 Dec 2021 83,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front struts corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,967 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 8 Dec 2020 68,967 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 18 Dec 2019 52,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,405 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 48,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 39,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 23,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2016 23,936 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,526 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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AO12 BKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO12 BKU, 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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AO12 BKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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