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LA51 EBD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 81,528 miles on the clock, averaging 4,018 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 LA51 EBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,018

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,483
Average per year4,018
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA51 EBD 30k43k56k69k82k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage74,045 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,905 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage70,073 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage64,703 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,640 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage56,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage53,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,339 miles
PASS
Mileage49,865 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,864 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage46,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,120 miles
PASS
Mileage40,765 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,728 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage37,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage34,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage30,386 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

RegistrationLA51 EBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LA51 EBD

What car is LA51 EBD?

LA51 EBD is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LA51 EBD?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 EBD was 81,528 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 EBD passed its MOT?

LA51 EBD has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2018.

Is LA51 EBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA51 EBD 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 LA51 EBD?

LA51 EBD is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.