2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y552 ERW
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 69,222 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2012.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Apr 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y552 ERW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2011
- 69,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y552 ERW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (Y552 ERW) between April 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2011 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: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
Y552 ERW Mileage History
- 03/04/200637,619 mi
- 26/03/200746,800 mi+9,181 mi
- 22/03/200854,626 mi+7,826 mi
- 28/03/200854,996 mi+370 mi
- 05/10/201058,570 mi+3,574 mi
- 06/10/201058,575 mi+5 mi
- 03/10/201169,216 mi+10,641 mi
- 04/10/201169,222 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,743 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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