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2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,401 mi
Last recorded187,401 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 187,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 177,524 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 167,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 152,820 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 152,819 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 134,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2021 115,219 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 104,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,327 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 69,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 55,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs warped

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,622 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,968 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 XML is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XML, 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 XML is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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