2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y693 BPC
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 May 2001. Recorded mileage 95,877 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y693 BPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 95,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y693 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 (Y693 BPC) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
Y693 BPC Mileage History
- 16/10/202390,575 mi
- 14/10/202493,001 mi+2,426 mi
- 14/10/202493,001 mi
- 15/12/202595,877 mi+2,876 mi
- 16/12/202595,877 mi
Average of roughly 2,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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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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