2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y478 BPC
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 81,628 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1199cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
Y478 BPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 81,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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Y478 BPC Mileage History
- 13/06/202373,267 mi
- 30/05/202476,333 mi+3,066 mi
- 13/06/202578,501 mi+2,168 mi
- 19/06/202578,505 mi+4 mi
- 23/06/202681,628 mi+3,123 mi
Average of roughly 2,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y478 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 (Y478 BPC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable snapped rear axle (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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