2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · Y97 RLA
2001 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 135,697 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y97 RLA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 135,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y97 RLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Vauxhall Corsa (Y97 RLA) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y97 RLA Mileage History
- 18/05/2022133,698 mi
- 18/05/2022133,698 mi
- 23/05/2023135,697 mi+1,999 mi
Average of roughly 1,974 miles per year across 3 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
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