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KP51 FVE

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 112,423 miles on the clock, averaging 10,449 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KP51 FVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,449

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading112,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,603
Average per year10,449
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KP51 FVE 40k58k76k94k112k '05'12'09

Check KP51 FVE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage106,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,651 miles
PASS
Mileage99,169 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
PASS
Mileage85,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,524 miles
Since last MOT+13,183 miles
PASS
Mileage72,341 miles
Since last MOT+12,486 miles
PASS
Mileage59,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage49,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,596 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,075 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 FVE
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 FVE

What car is KP51 FVE?

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

What is the mileage of KP51 FVE?

The last recorded mileage for KP51 FVE was 112,423 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP51 FVE passed its MOT?

KP51 FVE has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2012.

Is KP51 FVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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