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AO12 YXW

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Cream Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,154 mi
Last recorded114,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 109,610 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 109,603 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 102,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 96,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 90,998 miles

front subframe corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2021 90,998 miles

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

front subframe corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2020 87,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 62,511 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perished 175/70/14

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,002 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre cracked/perished

osr tyre low on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,002 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

osr tyre cracked/perished

osr tyre low on edges

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 YXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Cream with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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