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AO12 OVW

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,302 mi
Last recorded102,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 102,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front h/lamp lenses fading

centre exhaust heat sheild loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads low & discs worn

minor exhaust blow centre to rear join

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

small chips in screen

Fail 12 Jun 2025 102,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front head light lens faded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

clutch pedal rubber is missing

coolant level low

rear bumper damaged and loose n/s/r

service light is on

small chip in windscreen

underside is corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 91,948 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 91,948 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rusty but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 84,708 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rusty but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,657 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 69,657 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,423 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))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,215 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 32,033 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 OVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

AO12 OVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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