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AO12 CVK

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,050 mi
Last recorded101,050 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,050 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 101,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,686 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,786 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 12 Mar 2024 85,786 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,780 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 15 Mar 2023 72,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,033 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,160 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 52,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,680 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 11 Mar 2020 46,680 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,667 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,904 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 14 Mar 2018 32,904 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,878 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 25,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,463 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 CVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CVK, 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 CVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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