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KC51 UPR

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 114,605 miles on the clock, averaging 7,900 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KC51 UPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,900

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,605 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 UPR 35k55k75k95k115k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage110,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,014 miles
PASS
Mileage103,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage97,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,864 miles
PASS
Mileage91,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,671 miles
Since last MOT+14,250 miles
PASS
Mileage77,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,421 miles
Since last MOT+13,086 miles
PASS
Mileage64,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,335 miles
Since last MOT+11,496 miles
PASS
Mileage52,839 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,825 miles
Since last MOT+9,774 miles
PASS
Mileage43,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage34,538 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 UPR
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 UPR

What car is KC51 UPR?

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

What is the mileage of KC51 UPR?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 UPR was 114,605 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 UPR passed its MOT?

KC51 UPR has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2016.

Is KC51 UPR ULEZ compliant?

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

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