2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SP61 OBN
2011 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 69,808 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP61 OBN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/08/2024
- 69,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP61 OBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Corsa (SP61 OBN) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SP61 OBN Mileage History
- 19/08/202260,885 mi
- 18/08/202363,446 mi+2,561 mi
- 30/08/202469,808 mi+6,362 mi
Average of roughly 4,392 miles per year across 3 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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