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AO12 BUU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,743 mi
Last recorded68,743 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 68,743 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 68,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside front ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 64,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 64,440 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 64,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread

rear exhaust box badly deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2021 59,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread

rear exhaust box badly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,146 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2019 47,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 39,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,146 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,559 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 BUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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