2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y793 BPJ
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 31,903 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y793 BPJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 31,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y793 BPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (Y793 BPJ) between February 2024 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 18 years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
Y793 BPJ Mileage History
- 22/02/202431,644 mi
- 17/02/202531,901 mi+257 mi
- 28/02/202531,903 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 254 miles per year across 3 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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