2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VU51 LFP
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 74,152 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU51 LFP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2023
- 74,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU51 LFP 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 (VU51 LFP) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))”.
VU51 LFP Mileage History
- 28/03/202272,476 mi
- 05/04/202374,152 mi+1,676 mi
Average of roughly 1,642 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: Poor
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