2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DV61 AAY
2011 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 78,921 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV61 AAY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 78,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV61 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Corsa (DV61 AAY) between September 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
DV61 AAY Mileage History
- 11/09/201424,607 mi
- 11/09/201533,260 mi+8,653 mi
- 21/09/201641,444 mi+8,184 mi
- 08/09/201750,154 mi+8,710 mi
- 07/09/201857,474 mi+7,320 mi
- 25/06/201959,882 mi+2,408 mi
- 22/06/202065,069 mi+5,187 mi
- 22/06/202065,072 mi+3 mi
- 17/06/202169,807 mi+4,735 mi
- 17/06/202169,808 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/202273,470 mi+3,662 mi
- 16/02/202273,470 mi
- 17/01/202374,485 mi+1,015 mi
- 22/01/202476,295 mi+1,810 mi
- 05/02/202577,914 mi+1,619 mi
- 20/01/202678,921 mi+1,007 mi
Average of roughly 4,782 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
Small petrol engines can stretch their timing chain if oil changes have been skipped, eventually leading to noisy starts or failure.
- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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