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LF62 GKU

2012 Opel Corsa

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,075 mi
Last recorded190,075 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Opel Corsa59,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 GKU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 190,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 180,563 miles

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

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 172,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 165,994 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 148,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 148,918 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower FOG LAMP

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

coolant leak

parking brake has travel

Fail 26 Nov 2020 134,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

condensation in nearside headlamp

coolant leak

parking brake has travel

Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,263 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 117,263 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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LF62 GKU is a 2012 Opel Corsa in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 59,925 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF62 GKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Opel Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF62 GKU registered?

LF62 GKU is a 2012 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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