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AO12 BUP

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,069 mi
Last recorded44,069 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 44,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 43,681 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 43,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,196 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 37,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,959 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 35,959 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 35,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 30,814 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BUP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO12 BUP, 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 AO12 BUP registered?

AO12 BUP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AO12 BUP safe to buy?

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