2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · DG51 DFY
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 69,529 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG51 DFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2026
- 69,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG51 DFY 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 (DG51 DFY) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DG51 DFY Mileage History
- 05/02/202463,112 mi
- 05/02/202463,114 mi+2 mi
- 05/02/202566,439 mi+3,325 mi
- 05/02/202566,440 mi+1 mi
- 02/02/202669,529 mi+3,089 mi
Average of roughly 3,220 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: Poor
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Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
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