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AO12 OVC

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,789 mi
Last recorded147,789 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 147,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 136,803 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate poor

Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 122,257 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,002 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 115,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,326 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,227 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,736 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,327 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,490 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

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 OVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

AO12 OVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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