2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FG51 OPZ
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 90,798 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG51 OPZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2023
- 90,798 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.
FG51 OPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (FG51 OPZ) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FG51 OPZ Mileage History
- 19/11/202187,493 mi
- 17/11/202289,394 mi+1,901 mi
- 08/11/202390,798 mi+1,404 mi
- 08/11/202390,798 mi
Average of roughly 1,678 miles per year across 4 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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