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FP51 LUY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 167,958 miles on the clock, averaging 17,607 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FP51 LUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
17,607

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year173
Average per year17,607
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FP51 LUY 59k86k113k141k168k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,958 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,785 miles
Since last MOT+17,272 miles
PASS
Mileage150,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,513 miles
Since last MOT+19,040 miles
PASS
Mileage131,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,473 miles
Since last MOT+18,995 miles
PASS
Mileage112,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,478 miles
Since last MOT+20,203 miles
PASS
Mileage92,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,275 miles
Since last MOT+14,589 miles
PASS
Mileage77,686 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,685 miles
Since last MOT+18,663 miles
PASS
Mileage59,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,022 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

RegistrationFP51 LUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FP51 LUY

What car is FP51 LUY?

FP51 LUY is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of FP51 LUY?

The last recorded mileage for FP51 LUY was 167,958 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP51 LUY passed its MOT?

FP51 LUY has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2012.

Is FP51 LUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP51 LUY 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 FP51 LUY?

FP51 LUY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.