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AO61 UTY

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,609 mi
Last recorded118,609 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 118,609 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 118,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 105,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2022 100,345 miles

back box outer skin deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

the n/s of front bumper and head light damaged but ok at test

Pass 25 May 2021 93,150 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Washer bottle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 93,146 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Hold down not in place (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Washer bottle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 80,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,611 miles

Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,223 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 40,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,374 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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AO61 UTY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO61 UTY, 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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AO61 UTY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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