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AO12 BYG

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,152 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 101,080 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 96,859 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 96,859 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 93,099 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 93,099 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 91,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 86,563 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 84,065 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 84,065 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,679 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 26,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,063 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,153 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 BYG is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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