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AK11 VEW

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,347 mi
Last recorded143,347 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 143,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 143,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 141,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 141,269 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front pipe broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 132,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 118,292 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 118,291 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front headlamps have led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hangers left off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 109,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,351 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 30 Sep 2019 103,351 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,062 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 89,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 1956516 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55h16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age and starting to tear/split through treads

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,341 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 25,362 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 13,244 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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AK11 VEW is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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