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AO12 WJM

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,466 mi
Last recorded72,466 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,466 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 72,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat & Flexi blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,185 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 52,167 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,596 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 41,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,372 miles

Both rear tyres starting to slightly crack and perish

Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 16,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,742 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 WJM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,398cc 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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

AO12 WJM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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