2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y131 BDH
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 97,490 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y131 BDH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 97,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y131 BDH 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 (Y131 BDH) between March 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner s”.
Y131 BDH Mileage History
- 06/03/202492,576 mi
- 25/04/202492,651 mi+75 mi
- 01/05/202492,651 mi
- 28/04/202597,490 mi+4,839 mi
- 29/04/202597,490 mi
Average of roughly 4,283 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: Poor
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