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AK61 VBV

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,403 mi
Last recorded80,403 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,403 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 80,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,088 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount has more movement than standard

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges / cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 69,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Top strut mount has more movement than standard

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges / cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 63,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake has little reserve travel

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deterioration and Cracking close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 57,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 57,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,306 miles

Movement in Nearside Headlight close to limits

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to limits (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 48,347 miles

Front Inner Brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Shock absorber damp

Nearside Front Tyre getting low

Nearside Headlight damaged and loose .

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Offside Front Tyre getting low

Pass 27 Dec 2018 36,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,593 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 33,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 26,773 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 26,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front inner pads getting low

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 VBV is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 AK61 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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