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AP12 JWL

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Orange Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,618 mi
Last recorded128,618 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 JWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 128,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 126,887 miles

Drivers seat backrest does not fold

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 126,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver seat backrest does not fold

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 121,631 miles

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

Play in upper suspension mounts

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

drivers seat does not fold forward

Fail 16 Nov 2021 105,601 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 coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

drivers seat does not fold forward

Pass 5 Dec 2020 100,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,924 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,725 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,725 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,115 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,116 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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AP12 JWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Orange with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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