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AO12 BYL

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,368 mi
Last recorded67,368 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 67,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 56,935 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 56,935 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 51,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2 mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,783 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexy of exhaust in poor condition

Front sub-frame is corroded

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

Rear axel is corroded

coolant low

engine rattle

Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,542 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 40,542 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,763 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 36,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,824 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 14,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 7,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,981 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 BYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

AO12 BYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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