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AO12 BUJ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,234 mi
Last recorded112,234 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,234 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 112,234 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 106,550 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 106,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,323 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 99,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,440 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust downpipe flange nuts corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,325 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2019 72,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 64,611 miles

Both rear bump stops split and loose

Fail 18 May 2018 64,611 miles

Both rear bump stops split and loose

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 55,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 40,748 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 40,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,910 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 30,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 BUJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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