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AO12 VFH

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,020 mi
Last recorded60,020 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,020 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,175 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 57,175 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 54,377 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 54,377 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 45,281 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,248 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2017 33,248 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2015 22,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VFH is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

AO12 VFH is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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