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AP12 BYS

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,006 mi
Last recorded145,006 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 145,006 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen not larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 145,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen not larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,839 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant / radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 97,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,526 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 97,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front tyres slight perishing on inside side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to approx 4 m m

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,226 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 45,071 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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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AP12 BYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP12 BYS, 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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AP12 BYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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