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AP12 SAM

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,714 mi
Last recorded33,714 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 33,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,360 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 33,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,237 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,160 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 32,628 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 32,628 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 31,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 28,917 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 28,917 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 26,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 20,888 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 SAM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SAM, 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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What year was AP12 SAM registered?

AP12 SAM is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 May 2012.

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