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AO12 WLB

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,161 mi
Last recorded56,161 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 54,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,161 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,521 miles

Offside Front shocker corroded

movement near side front top suspension mount

Fail 21 Jul 2023 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shocker corroded

movement near side front top suspension mount

Pass 8 Jul 2022 43,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,590 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / bald at edges +close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald / worn at edges + close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pedal soft in operation - advise check of system

Fail 15 Jul 2021 39,590 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / bald at edges +close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald / worn at edges + close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

brake pedal soft in operation - advise check of system

Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,053 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 14,592 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2018 14,592 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2017 13,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 12,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 12,127 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 10,595 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 WLB is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

AO12 WLB is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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