2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y981 BCK
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 40,136 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1199cc
Y981 BCK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2014
- 40,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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Y981 BCK Mileage History
- 18/05/200630,293 mi
- 21/05/200731,607 mi+1,314 mi
- 21/05/200731,607 mi
- 20/05/200833,566 mi+1,959 mi
- 20/05/200833,566 mi
- 11/05/200935,054 mi+1,488 mi
- 11/05/200935,054 mi
- 17/05/201036,491 mi+1,437 mi
- 17/05/201036,491 mi
- 16/05/201137,937 mi+1,446 mi
- 16/05/20117,764 mi-30,173 mi
- 09/05/201239,301 mi+31,537 mi
- 09/05/201239,301 mi
- 31/03/201440,136 mi+835 mi
- 01/04/201440,136 mi
Average of roughly 1,250 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y981 BCK 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 (Y981 BCK) between May 2006 and April 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2014 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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