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KC51 UTH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 82,554 miles on the clock, averaging 7,263 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KC51 UTH

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,554
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,263

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

Below average
Latest reading82,554 miles
Reading date
Miles last year289
Average per year7,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 UTH 30k43k56k70k83k '05'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,554 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage73,368 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage64,544 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
Mileage57,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage54,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage49,590 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage39,735 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,398 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 UTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
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 UTH

What car is KC51 UTH?

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

What is the mileage of KC51 UTH?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 UTH was 82,554 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 UTH passed its MOT?

KC51 UTH has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2013.

Is KC51 UTH ULEZ compliant?

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

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