BU61 YKP

2011 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 October 2026 (129 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,734 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Vauxhall has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 25,734 miles. While these were addressed, the repeated nature of these failures suggests potential underlying wear and tear.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,073 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage over its 15-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Oct 2022: Offside Rear Inner Tyre had a tear, indicating structural damage.
  • Oct 2022: Nearside Front Position lamp not working, a minor electrical fault.
  • Oct 2023: Offside Front Coil spring fractured, a major suspension failure.
  • Oct 2023: Offside Rear Coil spring fractured, another major suspension failure.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-10-21, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent mileage averaging 8,073 miles/year, indicating normal usage and no fraud.
  • All major and dangerous defects were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Oct 2014: 25,734 mi PASSSep 2015: 35,743 mi PASSSep 2016: 46,842 mi PASSOct 2017: 57,621 mi PASSOct 2018: 67,776 mi FAILOct 2018: 67,775 mi PASSOct 2019: 78,301 mi PASSOct 2020: 84,809 mi PASSOct 2021: 91,786 mi PASSOct 2022: 100,844 mi FAILOct 2022: 100,845 mi PASSOct 2023: 107,401 mi FAILOct 2023: 107,404 mi PASSOct 2024: 114,183 mi FAILOct 2024: 114,183 mi PASSOct 2025: 119,424 mi PASS119k73k26kOct 2014Oct 2025

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2014 PASS 25,734 mi
USER ENTERED nail in outer edge of n/s/r tyre
USER ENTERED slight damage to outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Sep 2015 PASS 35,743 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 46,842 mi
ADVISORY o/s/r tyre perished and outer sidewall damaged slightly
Oct 2017 PASS 57,621 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 67,776 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2018 PASS 67,775 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 78,301 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 84,809 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 91,786 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 FAIL 100,844 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge, tracking ?
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre lightly cracking and 3mm
Oct 2022 PASS 100,845 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge, tracking ?
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre lightly cracking and 3mm
Oct 2023 FAIL 107,401 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 107,404 mi None recorded
Oct 2024 FAIL 114,183 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Rocker cover gasket leaking.
ADVISORY Staining around thermostat housing.
ADVISORY Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge.
ADVISORY Flexi section of exhaust broken.
Oct 2024 PASS 114,183 mi
ADVISORY Rocker cover gasket leaking.
ADVISORY Staining around thermostat housing.
ADVISORY Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge.
ADVISORY Flexi section of exhaust broken.
Oct 2025 PASS 119,424 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU61 YKP, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.