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AO12 CVE

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,871 mi
Last recorded80,871 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,871 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 80,867 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,948 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess back engine mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 77,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess back engine mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 74,592 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,972 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2023 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,556 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))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 59,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 51,303 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))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 May 2021 51,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2020 43,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 May 2019 36,751 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 36,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 26,733 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 26,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26+16"floppies (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 22,927 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 May 2017 22,927 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 capless (1.1.C.1d)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,721 miles

windscreen cracked along bottom not within drivers view

Fail 10 Jun 2016 18,676 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen cracked along bottom not within drivers view

Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,119 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 CVE is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CVE, 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 CVE is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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