2011 Vauxhall Corsa · 206,243 MOT tests
2011 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2011 Vauxhall Corsas fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Corsa years (206,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 41.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 76,703
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 206,243
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.3% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 31% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Suspension16.1%
- Brakes7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Tyres6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.59%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.99%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.66%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.19%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.97%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.41%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.07%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2011 Vauxhall Corsas fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Corsa years (206,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.64% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.59% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Vauxhall Corsa shows 76,703 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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