2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · RF51 GWV
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 79,426 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF51 GWV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2022
- 79,426 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.
RF51 GWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (RF51 GWV) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RF51 GWV Mileage History
- 14/01/202279,426 mi
- 14/01/202279,426 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
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