2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y831 AKV
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 65,042 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y831 AKV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2010
- 65,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y831 AKV 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 (Y831 AKV) between June 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 February 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)”.
Y831 AKV Mileage History
- 10/06/200644,730 mi
- 05/07/200752,092 mi+7,362 mi
- 05/07/200752,092 mi
- 07/04/200853,431 mi+1,339 mi
- 20/04/200959,394 mi+5,963 mi
- 15/02/201065,042 mi+5,648 mi
Average of roughly 5,512 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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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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