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AO12 VVW

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,006 mi
Last recorded135,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 120,836 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 111,303 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 102,265 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 76,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 76,169 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 68,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 58,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2017 49,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 42,514 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 36,323 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 VVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

AO12 VVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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