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AO12 HMA

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,606 mi
Last recorded107,606 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,606 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 107,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,564 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 102,564 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread measuring 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust front flexible joint poor

Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,519 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak - 35mm dia puddle of oil after 5 minutes of running - attention required. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 91,519 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak - 35mm dia puddle of oil after 5 minutes of running - attention required. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 82,025 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 82,025 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,766 miles

NSR shock dust cover has fallen apart

Fail 24 Aug 2018 73,766 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NSR shock dust cover has fallen apart

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,483 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,398 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 45,398 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 40,271 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread

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 HMA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 HMA, 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 HMA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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