2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · NL61 RZX
2011 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 128,924 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 RZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2025
- 128,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 RZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Corsa (NL61 RZX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 unable to be completed misfire fault and revs up and down,effecting readings and high hc (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
NL61 RZX Mileage History
- 18/09/2023112,103 mi
- 19/09/2023112,108 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/2024121,161 mi+9,053 mi
- 20/09/2024121,236 mi+75 mi
- 12/09/2025128,924 mi+7,688 mi
Average of roughly 8,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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