2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · SY61 XSH
2011 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 115,020 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY61 XSH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 115,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY61 XSH 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 (SY61 XSH) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 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: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm has excessive play on inner bal”; “Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected arm has excessive play on inner ball joint ”; “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump corroded /porous (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SY61 XSH Mileage History
- 04/07/2022102,566 mi
- 11/05/2023102,602 mi+36 mi
- 14/06/2024115,020 mi+12,418 mi
Average of roughly 6,400 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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- 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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