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2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y627 BCW

Y627 BCW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 41,162 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2024.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 Apr 2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (08 Aug 2023)
Recorded Mileage
41,162 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 Apr 2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 08 Aug 2023
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1199cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status based on its most recent inspection. In the April 2023 test at 41,162 miles, the Corsa passed its MOT with no defects recorded. This represents a stable maintenance trend following an unexplained failure just one mile prior at 41,161 miles, which likely indicates a minor issue was rectified immediately before the successful re-test. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,646 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of inactivity can lead to degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown. The data provided is sparse, with the last recorded test occurring in 2023, meaning the vehicle has gone over three years without a formal certification, leaving the current state of safety-critical components unverified. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis, as low-mileage Vauxhalls from this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, arches, and mounting points. The inspector should check for seized brake calipers or perished brake lines that may have dried out due to limited use. Additionally, examine the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or deformation, as the age of the materials often causes failure regardless of the low recorded mileage.

Y627 BCW Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
  • 41,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Y627 BCW Mileage History

  1. 03/04/202341,161 mi
  2. 03/04/202341,162 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 4,217 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Y627 BCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 13:20
MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (Y627 BCW) between April 2023 and April 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 April 2023 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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