2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y256 BPC
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 101,522 miles. MOT valid until 17/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1199cc
Y256 BPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 101,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y256 BPC Mileage History
- 07/12/202297,885 mi
- 22/11/202399,480 mi+1,595 mi
- 18/12/2024100,525 mi+1,045 mi
- 25/11/2025101,518 mi+993 mi
- 26/11/2025101,522 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y256 BPC 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 (Y256 BPC) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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