2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · PY11 BUU
2011 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2011. Recorded mileage 92,812 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY11 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 92,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY11 BUU 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 (PY11 BUU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
PY11 BUU Mileage History
- 09/08/202383,235 mi
- 14/08/202383,239 mi+4 mi
- 16/08/202488,312 mi+5,073 mi
- 10/09/202592,812 mi+4,500 mi
- 10/09/202592,812 mi
Average of roughly 4,583 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: Below Average
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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