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FN51 CLU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 118,395 miles on the clock at the last MOT. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FN51 CLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading118,395 miles
Reading date
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN51 CLU 521k521k521k521k521k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage113,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,530 miles
PASS
Mileage108,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage104,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage100,696 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage98,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,044 miles
PASS
Mileage96,789 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,782 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage86,086 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,051 miles
Since last MOT+13,686 miles
PASS
Mileage72,365 miles
Since last MOT+28,505 miles
PASS
Mileage43,860 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage60,050 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
PASS
Mileage59,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage54,284 miles
PASS
Mileage520,735 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

RegistrationFN51 CLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FN51 CLU

What car is FN51 CLU?

FN51 CLU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FN51 CLU?

The last recorded mileage for FN51 CLU was 118,395 miles, recorded on 26 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN51 CLU passed its MOT?

FN51 CLU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2018.

Is FN51 CLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN51 CLU 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 FN51 CLU?

FN51 CLU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.