2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y701 BCL
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 117,545 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y701 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2026
- 117,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y701 BCL 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 (Y701 BCL) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine from oil pressure switch and oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
Y701 BCL Mileage History
- 29/04/202499,939 mi
- 29/04/202499,940 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2025106,212 mi+6,272 mi
- 30/04/2025102,212 mi-4,000 mi
- 14/05/2026117,545 mi+15,333 mi
Average of roughly 8,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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