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AO62 SBU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,698 mi
Last recorded88,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 SBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,463 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,263 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,549 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 56,539 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,855 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 48,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,917 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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AO62 SBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO62 SBU, 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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AO62 SBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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