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AF61 PHO

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,744 mi
Last recorded154,744 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 PHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 154,744 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 151,388 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps inoperative both sides

Nearside Front bumper damaged/cable tied on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

coolant level low

Fail 3 Jul 2025 151,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has multiple tears around its circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps inoperative both sides

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime Running Lamp inoperative

Nearside Front bumper damaged/cable tied on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

coolant level low

Pass 25 Jul 2024 140,749 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

coolant level low

Fail 15 Jul 2024 140,471 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1 x jet not working , other one too low (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

coolant level low

Pass 27 Jul 2023 134,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake leaver high

Pass 16 May 2022 129,018 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 129,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake 60kg effort, offside 160kg.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 113,733 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 113,724 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 113,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Feb 2019 96,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,690 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,962 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 64,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,820 miles

knock from internal steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,434 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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AF61 PHO is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 56,242 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 AF61 PHO, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF61 PHO is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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