2001 Vauxhall Corsa 2.0L Petrol · Y673 CCS
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 117,698 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y673 CCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 117,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y673 CCS 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 (Y673 CCS) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
Y673 CCS Mileage History
- 15/03/2024115,044 mi
- 01/05/2024115,093 mi+49 mi
- 26/06/2025115,239 mi+146 mi
- 26/06/2025115,239 mi
- 22/07/2026117,698 mi+2,459 mi
Average of roughly 1,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Electric power steering column failureSerious
Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
The automated manual can shunt, refuse to select gears or throw up an F warning when the actuator or clutch adaptation is failing.
- Coil pack and EGR valve issuesModerate
Twinport petrols commonly misfire or hesitate because of coil-pack failure and soot-clogged EGR valves.
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