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AO12 WLZ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,538 mi
Last recorded127,538 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 127,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 114,292 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 109,963 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 109,963 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 106,208 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,305 miles

high level stop light inop

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s h/lt top bracket broken

n/s outer sill damaged

rear s/abs [dust covers adrift]

Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,072 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s h/lt top bracket broken

n/s outer sill damaged

rear s/abs [dust covers adrift]

Pass 20 Apr 2019 99,627 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 99,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,698 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,957 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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