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AO12 BVV

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,441 mi
Last recorded59,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 59,441 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 59,441 miles

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 56,275 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 56,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 52,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 52,488 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,920 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 48,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,782 miles

Central Front Upper Small chip on front windscreen.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2022 43,782 miles

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

Central Front Upper Small chip on front windscreen.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 34,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 31,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 26,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,579 miles

unable to fully check seat belts child seat fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 22,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in N/S/R tyre

unable to fully check seat belts child seat fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,145 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 BVV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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