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DN11 SJV

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,125 mi
Last recorded162,125 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 SJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 162,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge strong advise inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge strong advise inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front top mounts slight play upper

Pass 19 Aug 2025 157,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 30 Aug 2024 152,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 152,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 145,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 145,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 132,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 120,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Nearside Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,729 miles

Hand brake lever travel high

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 112,714 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hand brake lever travel high

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,073 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 96,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested as dip inop'.... (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low (especially o/side inner pad.) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low (especially o/side inner pad.) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day light inoperative....

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,452 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 85,452 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,292 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 52,292 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,112 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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DN11 SJV is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN11 SJV, 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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DN11 SJV is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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