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DN61 ARU

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,384 mi
Last recorded84,384 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 ARU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 84,384 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 84,100 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2023 76,413 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 76,400 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))

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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 74,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 74,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to the under carriage

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,567 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 63,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 56,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 34,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,482 miles

Front panel below the radiator is damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2015 32,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front panel below the radiator is damaged

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,067 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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DN61 ARU is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol 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 DN61 ARU, 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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DN61 ARU is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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