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AU12 UPJ

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,665 mi
Last recorded43,665 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,665 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 43,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,099 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 36,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,197 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 32,191 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,695 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 27,695 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between tread pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread pattern

Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,981 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Feb 2016 14,080 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AU12 UPJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 UPJ, 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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AU12 UPJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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