2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · HV51 OBW
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 100,774 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV51 OBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 100,774 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.
HV51 OBW 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 (HV51 OBW) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HV51 OBW Mileage History
- 09/07/202278,398 mi
- 13/07/202383,633 mi+5,235 mi
- 28/06/202492,249 mi+8,616 mi
- 28/06/202492,250 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/2025100,774 mi+8,524 mi
Average of roughly 7,443 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: Average
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