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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 105,848 miles on the clock, averaging 7,208 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for FH51 VTA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,848 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,208 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FH51 VTA |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About FH51 VTA
What car is FH51 VTA?
FH51 VTA is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FH51 VTA?
The last recorded mileage for FH51 VTA was 105,848 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FH51 VTA passed its MOT?
FH51 VTA has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2013.
Is FH51 VTA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH51 VTA 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 FH51 VTA?
FH51 VTA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.