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AB09 ALC

2011 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Corsa56,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 ALC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside parking break requires attention

Pass 13 Jun 2024 60,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 57,624 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 57,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 52,438 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,604 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 26,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre no exposed cords

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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AB09 ALC is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB09 ALC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB09 ALC registered?

AB09 ALC is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is AB09 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB09 ALC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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