2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · CX51 YVD
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 136,913 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX51 YVD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2012
- 136,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX51 YVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (CX51 YVD) between June 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
CX51 YVD Mileage History
- 08/06/2006101,796 mi
- 10/06/2006101,796 mi
- 04/06/2007108,216 mi+6,420 mi
- 06/06/2007108,232 mi+16 mi
- 06/06/200811,498 mi-96,734 mi
- 06/06/2008114,703 mi+103,205 mi
- 30/06/2009120,618 mi+5,915 mi
- 30/06/2009120,620 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/2010127,489 mi+6,869 mi
- 22/06/2010127,489 mi
- 17/05/2011131,459 mi+3,970 mi
- 18/05/201113,185 mi-118,274 mi
- 13/09/2012136,913 mi+123,728 mi
Average of roughly 5,603 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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