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AO12 OVU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,330 mi
Last recorded80,330 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,330 miles

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

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

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,716 miles

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,335 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake reserve travel high

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop rubber deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock cover detached.

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,638 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,491 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,293 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Jan 2017 35,293 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades starting to split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,805 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 OVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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