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AK61 VZA

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,709 mi
Last recorded52,709 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 52,709 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 52,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,045 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 40,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped /s cored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 39,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to Crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 34,295 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,905 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Apr 2018 30,905 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 16,718 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 VZA is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 VZA registered?

AK61 VZA is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is AK61 VZA safe to buy?

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