2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · NL51 YBU
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 73,024 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL51 YBU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 73,024 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.
NL51 YBU 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 (NL51 YBU) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL51 YBU Mileage History
- 13/01/202268,934 mi
- 13/01/202268,934 mi
- 04/01/202370,984 mi+2,050 mi
- 03/01/202473,024 mi+2,040 mi
Average of roughly 2,075 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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