2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y216 BKE
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 124,647 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y216 BKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 124,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y216 BKE 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 (Y216 BKE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Y216 BKE Mileage History
- 03/10/2023117,058 mi
- 03/10/2023117,058 mi
- 03/10/2024121,152 mi+4,094 mi
- 07/10/2025124,647 mi+3,495 mi
- 07/10/2025124,647 mi
Average of roughly 3,770 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: Below 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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