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CE51 BFF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 78,641 miles on the clock, averaging 4,469 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for CE51 BFF

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,469

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,011
Average per year4,469
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE51 BFF 43k52k61k70k79k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage75,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,266 miles
PASS
Mileage72,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,856 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage53,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,397 miles
PASS
Mileage51,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage43,278 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About CE51 BFF

What car is CE51 BFF?

CE51 BFF is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2001.

What is the mileage of CE51 BFF?

The last recorded mileage for CE51 BFF was 78,641 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE51 BFF passed its MOT?

CE51 BFF has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2014.

Is CE51 BFF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE51 BFF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CE51 BFF?

CE51 BFF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.