2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · Y181 ERW
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 44,765 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y181 ERW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2010
- 44,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y181 ERW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (Y181 ERW) between July 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
Y181 ERW Mileage History
- 17/07/200628,622 mi
- 17/07/200731,719 mi+3,097 mi
- 23/07/200731,728 mi+9 mi
- 21/07/200834,189 mi+2,461 mi
- 02/03/200935,485 mi+1,296 mi
- 27/03/201044,765 mi+9,280 mi
Average of roughly 4,371 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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