Official DVLA Record

2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y481 KUG

Y481 KUG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 85,114 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/07/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2016)
Recorded Mileage
85,114 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/07/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2016
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1199cc

Y481 KUG Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2015
  • 85,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Y481 KUG Mileage History

  1. 26/06/200626,573 mi
  2. 26/06/200729,962 mi+3,389 mi
  3. 27/06/200834,752 mi+4,790 mi
  4. 29/06/200940,679 mi+5,927 mi
  5. 30/06/200940,688 mi+9 mi
  6. 01/07/201045,074 mi+4,386 mi
  7. 02/07/201045,074 mi
  8. 29/06/201149,439 mi+4,365 mi
  9. 30/06/201149,439 mi
  10. 21/07/201254,789 mi+5,350 mi
  11. 22/07/201361,721 mi+6,932 mi
  12. 14/06/201472,362 mi+10,641 mi
  13. 24/06/201472,365 mi+3 mi
  14. 07/07/201585,112 mi+12,747 mi
  15. 07/07/201585,114 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 6,483 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Y481 KUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (Y481 KUG) between June 2006 and July 2015.

The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 07 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.

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