2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · X272 BNC
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 113,711 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X272 BNC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2022
- 113,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X272 BNC MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (X272 BNC) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2022 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
X272 BNC Mileage History
- 28/10/2021109,648 mi
- 04/11/2021109,656 mi+8 mi
- 26/10/2022113,706 mi+4,050 mi
- 31/10/2022113,711 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,032 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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