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AO12 VFA

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,616 mi
Last recorded88,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,616 miles

Nearside front wheels towing in possibly something bent

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 88,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front wheels towing in possibly something bent

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 79,205 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust leaking slightly at joint

Fail 7 Jan 2025 79,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

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

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

Rear Exhaust leaking slightly at joint

Pass 30 Dec 2023 69,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,864 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 61,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,465 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 55,465 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 54,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2016 49,569 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 49,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,104 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 VFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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