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401 XKK

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,494 mi
Last recorded91,494 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 XKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 86,773 miles

Coil spring corroded osf and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front top mount has play

exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2024 86,773 miles

Coil spring corroded osf and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front top mount has play

exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2023 68,715 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top munts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,637 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2022 65,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2021 64,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 63,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on outer edges also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs worn

Fail 12 Sep 2019 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,222 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,926 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 48,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 47,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack arm n/s/f and o/s/f

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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401 XKK is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 56,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 401 XKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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401 XKK is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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