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AK61 VYH

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,026 mi
Last recorded111,026 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 111,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance weak

Fail 30 Dec 2025 111,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance weak

Pass 20 Dec 2024 104,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 104,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 101,891 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lateral upper legs frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 101,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lateral upper legs frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,990 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,673 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 79,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2021 77,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 75,331 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer and inner edges

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 70,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

front subframe stabilizing bar damaged

n/sr suspension bump stop broken off

o/sr suspension bump stop deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bandella bar bent

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,544 miles

bandella bar bent

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,040 miles

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 12 Nov 2015 38,040 miles

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)

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

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,534 miles

handbrake lever travel slightly high

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 VYH is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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