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DN51 BVE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 99,629 miles on the clock, averaging 4,957 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 DN51 BVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,957

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 reading99,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,508
Average per year4,957
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DN51 BVE 41k56k70k85k100k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage95,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage90,892 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage86,237 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage81,329 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage77,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage72,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage68,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage63,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,261 miles
PASS
Mileage58,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage52,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,344 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage41,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,176 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

RegistrationDN51 BVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About DN51 BVE

What car is DN51 BVE?

DN51 BVE is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.

What is the mileage of DN51 BVE?

The last recorded mileage for DN51 BVE was 99,629 miles, recorded on 24 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN51 BVE passed its MOT?

DN51 BVE has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2018.

Is DN51 BVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN51 BVE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DN51 BVE?

DN51 BVE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.