2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VO51 PXW
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 85,487 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO51 PXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 85,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO51 PXW 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 (VO51 PXW) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
VO51 PXW Mileage History
- 22/09/202384,179 mi
- 05/10/202384,248 mi+69 mi
- 27/11/202485,056 mi+808 mi
- 03/12/202485,071 mi+15 mi
- 05/12/202585,487 mi+416 mi
Average of roughly 593 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
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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