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AK11 VDZ

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,215 mi
Last recorded104,215 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,215 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 100,172 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,163 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 95,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,111 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 93,111 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,814 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 89,779 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,479 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,069 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing rough when rotated,

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,613 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 59,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 46,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,482 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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AK11 VDZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK11 VDZ, 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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AK11 VDZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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