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AO12 WLV

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 127,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 120,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 116,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 116,229 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 106,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,233 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s rear brake slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 97,233 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s rear brake slightly noisy

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 91,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,092 miles

Both front o/s - n/s Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s inners (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 80,090 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possibly bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front o/s - n/s Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s inners (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2017 72,168 miles

corrosion and lip to front brake discs

n s r shock dast cover broken

play in n s f shock top

rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 26 May 2017 72,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion and lip to front brake discs

n s r shock dast cover broken

play in n s f shock top

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 11 May 2016 62,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 62,878 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 52,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 May 2015 52,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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