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AK61 FYA

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,261 mi
Last recorded56,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 56,261 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 56,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,546 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 53,546 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,091 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 51,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 48,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 48,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 46,225 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 46,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,782 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 44,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,931 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 35,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,877 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,045 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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AK61 FYA is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK61 FYA, 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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AK61 FYA is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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