2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · CE51 LXL
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 51,304 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE51 LXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 51,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE51 LXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (CE51 LXL) between September 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CE51 LXL Mileage History
- 02/09/202245,225 mi
- 05/09/202349,058 mi+3,833 mi
- 06/09/202349,060 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/202451,304 mi+2,244 mi
- 10/05/202451,304 mi
Average of roughly 3,605 miles per year across 5 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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