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KP51 FEF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Luton, 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 87,133 miles on the clock, averaging 3,011 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 KP51 FEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,011

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 reading87,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year3,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP51 FEF 71k75k79k83k87k '05'11'09

Check KP51 FEF

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,133 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage84,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage81,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage79,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,734 miles
PASS
Mileage76,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage70,610 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

RegistrationKP51 FEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KP51 FEF

What car is KP51 FEF?

KP51 FEF is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2001.

What is the mileage of KP51 FEF?

The last recorded mileage for KP51 FEF was 87,133 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP51 FEF passed its MOT?

KP51 FEF has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2011.

Is KP51 FEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP51 FEF 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 KP51 FEF?

KP51 FEF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.