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A18 CVT

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,908 mi
Last recorded136,908 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 136,908 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2025 132,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 126,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 109,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 109,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,337 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,337 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 93,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,264 miles

Rear both tyres perished/cracking

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald inner edge of tread, Side walls perished and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald inner edge of tread, Side walls perished and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald inner edge of tread, Side walls perished and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald inner edge of tread, Side walls perished and cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,582 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 61,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,444 miles

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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A18 CVT is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 A18 CVT, 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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A18 CVT is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 2011.

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