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2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DV61 AET

DV61 AET

2011 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 124,899 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2011 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Oct 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
124,899 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Oct 2022
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1389cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently unknown and highly suspect due to a significant gap in testing. The most recent recorded pass occurred on 29 October 2021 at 124,899 miles. As today is 21 July 2026, the car has been without a valid MOT for nearly five years. While the historical data shows a stable trend with no recorded defects during the 2019 to 2021 period, the current lack of certification means the vehicle is not legally roadworthy. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the car, averaging roughly 8,327 miles per year. Between the October 2019 test at 113,911 miles and the final October 2021 test at 124,899 miles, the vehicle covered 10,988 miles over two years. This indicates regular use during that window. However, the complete absence of mileage updates or test entries since late 2021 suggests the vehicle has likely been stationary for several years. A buyer must conduct a comprehensive mechanical inspection to address the risks associated with long-term storage. Prolonged inactivity often leads to seized brake calipers, perished tyre sidewalls, and degraded battery health. The absence of recorded faults in the 2021 history is encouraging, but it does not account for current structural integrity. Particular attention should be paid to underbody corrosion and the condition of the suspension bushes, which can crack and fail when a vehicle sits unused. The engine and drivetrain require a full health check to ensure fluids have not degraded and the fuel system remains viable. Because the car failed its tests on 23 October 2020 and 29 October 2021 immediately before passing on the same day, it suggests the previous owner addressed faults just in time for certification. A professional check of the exhaust emissions and oil leaks is essential before returning this vehicle to the road.
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DV61 AET Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
  • 124,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

DV61 AET MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 16:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Corsa (DV61 AET) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.

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DV61 AET Mileage History

  1. 29/10/2021124,899 mi
  2. 29/10/2021124,899 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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