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AO12 VVN

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,675 mi
Last recorded106,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 106,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 106,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 94,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 77,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,533 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,908 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 53,908 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 44,508 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,078 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 VVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,229cc 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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

AO12 VVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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