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AO61 KLA

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,965 mi
Last recorded161,965 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 161,965 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 161,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 152,214 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 136,435 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 125,363 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,380 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Offside Rear tyre getting down

Rear brake imbalance

engine noisy

spanner light on

Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 104,582 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,771 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On Limit + worn close to cord on inner edge (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

SVS light on

Fail 19 Nov 2018 92,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation All brakes - increased pedal travel before effort is applied (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On Limit + worn close to cord on inner edge (195/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

SVS light on

Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,109 miles

Injectors blowing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 78,109 miles

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

Injectors blowing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,925 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,902 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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AO61 KLA is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KLA, 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 KLA is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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