2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y915 BCW
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 27,951 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y915 BCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2024
- 27,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y915 BCW 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 (Y915 BCW) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
Y915 BCW Mileage History
- 01/03/202226,079 mi
- 02/03/202226,079 mi
- 09/03/202326,797 mi+718 mi
- 09/03/202326,797 mi
- 13/03/202427,951 mi+1,154 mi
Average of roughly 920 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: Poor
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