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KC51 TZA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 37,440 miles on the clock, averaging 1,012 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 KC51 TZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
1,012

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 reading37,440 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-68,460
Average per year1,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 TZA 30k32k34k36k37k '05'13'08

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage37,440 miles
PASS
Mileage105,900 miles
Since last MOT+16,602 miles
PASS
Mileage89,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,298 miles
Since last MOT+12,896 miles
PASS
Mileage76,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,402 miles
Since last MOT+26,807 miles
PASS
Mileage49,595 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,591 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage45,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,862 miles
Since last MOT+15,895 miles
PASS
Mileage29,967 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

RegistrationKC51 TZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KC51 TZA

What car is KC51 TZA?

KC51 TZA is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Northampton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KC51 TZA?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 TZA was 37,440 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 TZA passed its MOT?

KC51 TZA has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2013.

Is KC51 TZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC51 TZA 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 KC51 TZA?

KC51 TZA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.