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AO62 TVY

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,123 mi
Last recorded132,123 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 TVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 132,123 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,375 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,611 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 133,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN AND DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY LOW on the inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 124,017 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN AND DETERIORATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY LOW on the inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 115,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is adrift

Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,930 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 107,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,908 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to go out of shape

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,470 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2016 66,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,990 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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AO62 TVY 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 73.3%.

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 AO62 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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