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AO61 BGK

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,569 mi
Last recorded105,569 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 BGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 105,569 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 105,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 13 Sep 2023 97,249 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,304 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Handbrake travel high

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in both front upper suspension top mounts

Fail 2 Nov 2022 92,304 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Handbrake travel high

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in both front upper suspension top mounts

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,891 miles

Handbrake travel high.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 84,848 miles

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

Handbrake travel high.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,188 miles

Coolant leak from top hose area.

Coolant level low.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 78,188 miles

Coolant leak from top hose area.

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,662 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,139 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,449 miles

20% front brake imbalance

exhaust deteriorating

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2015 60,119 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,913 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 54,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front discs worn

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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AO61 BGK is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO61 BGK, 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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AO61 BGK is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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