2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y864 MVS
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 98,913 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y864 MVS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2016
- 98,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y864 MVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (Y864 MVS) between August 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
Y864 MVS Mileage History
- 05/08/200636,370 mi
- 05/08/200636,370 mi
- 21/07/200744,645 mi+8,275 mi
- 09/07/200854,467 mi+9,822 mi
- 25/07/200963,215 mi+8,748 mi
- 03/08/201069,651 mi+6,436 mi
- 03/08/201069,651 mi
- 02/08/201176,781 mi+7,130 mi
- 08/08/201176,862 mi+81 mi
- 09/08/201282,395 mi+5,533 mi
- 10/08/201282,395 mi
- 08/08/201388,064 mi+5,669 mi
- 08/08/201388,064 mi
- 18/09/201492,466 mi+4,402 mi
- 27/04/201698,913 mi+6,447 mi
Average of roughly 6,429 miles per year across 15 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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