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LC51 BZE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 82,068 miles on the clock, averaging 5,148 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 LC51 BZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,148

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,068 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,966
Average per year5,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC51 BZE 26k40k54k68k82k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage77,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage72,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage61,878 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,872 miles
Since last MOT+9,139 miles
PASS
Mileage52,733 miles
Since last MOT+11,441 miles
PASS
Mileage41,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage38,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage36,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage33,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage31,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage28,533 miles
Since last MOT+2,404 miles
PASS
Mileage26,129 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

RegistrationLC51 BZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LC51 BZE

What car is LC51 BZE?

LC51 BZE is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LC51 BZE?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 BZE was 82,068 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 BZE passed its MOT?

LC51 BZE has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2017.

Is LC51 BZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC51 BZE 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 LC51 BZE?

LC51 BZE is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.