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KC51 UCA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 59,232 miles on the clock, averaging 3,194 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 UCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,194

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,961
Average per year3,194
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 UCA 31k38k45k52k59k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,232 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage49,271 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,266 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage48,469 miles
Since last MOT+1,886 miles
PASS
Mileage46,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,568 miles
PASS
Mileage40,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage38,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,904 miles
PASS
Mileage37,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage34,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,315 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage31,353 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 UCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
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 UCA

What car is KC51 UCA?

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

What is the mileage of KC51 UCA?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 UCA was 59,232 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 UCA passed its MOT?

KC51 UCA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2014.

Is KC51 UCA ULEZ compliant?

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

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