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ET51 NWZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 147,429 miles on the clock, averaging 8,154 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for ET51 NWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,154

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,599
Average per year8,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 NWZ 38k65k93k120k147k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage142,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage137,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage133,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage129,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage124,480 miles
PASS
Mileage179,688 miles
Since last MOT+60,117 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,571 miles
Since last MOT+17,122 miles
PASS
Mileage102,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage96,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage91,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
PASS
Mileage85,350 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,323 miles
Since last MOT+12,363 miles
PASS
Mileage72,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,960 miles
Since last MOT+25,661 miles
PASS
Mileage47,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage37,751 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

RegistrationET51 NWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 NWZ

What car is ET51 NWZ?

ET51 NWZ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 NWZ?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 NWZ was 147,429 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 NWZ passed its MOT?

ET51 NWZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2019.

Is ET51 NWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 NWZ 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 ET51 NWZ?

ET51 NWZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.