2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · PE51 WCU
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 141,367 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE51 WCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2025
- 141,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE51 WCU 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 (PE51 WCU) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PE51 WCU Mileage History
- 22/09/2023137,593 mi
- 05/10/2023137,593 mi
- 11/10/2024139,904 mi+2,311 mi
- 11/10/2024139,904 mi
- 01/10/2025141,367 mi+1,463 mi
Average of roughly 1,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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