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AO12 BWD

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Brown Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,857 mi
Last recorded39,857 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,857 miles

All tyres slightly aged cracking

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch and bumper damaged

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2025 39,857 miles

All tyres slightly aged cracking

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch and bumper damaged

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

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

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2024 36,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 34,472 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished/cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 29,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,295 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 18,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 16,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 14,174 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 BWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Brown with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BWD, 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 BWD registered?

AO12 BWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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