2011 Vauxhall Corsa Van · 2,162 MOT tests
2011 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliability
2011 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Corsa Van years (2,162 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- 44.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 121,987
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,162
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 10.5% of tests fail here (87% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.1%
- Suspension18.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.5%
- Brakes8.9%
- Tyres8.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.02%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.9%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.63%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 4.3%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.75%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.55%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.91%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.76%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliable?
2011 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Corsa Van years (2,162 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.02% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (4.9% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (4.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Vauxhall Corsa Van shows 121,987 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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