2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BV51 RZM
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 116,865 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV51 RZM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2023
- 116,865 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.
BV51 RZM 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 (BV51 RZM) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BV51 RZM Mileage History
- 14/09/2022115,285 mi
- 18/09/2023116,865 mi+1,580 mi
- 26/09/2023116,865 mi
Average of roughly 1,531 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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