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ML51 KME

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1229cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 62,811 miles on the clock, averaging 3,369 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 ML51 KME

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,369

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 reading62,811 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,369
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML51 KME 12k25k38k50k63k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage58,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,383 miles
PASS
Mileage54,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage47,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage45,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
PASS
Mileage42,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage37,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage32,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage29,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage25,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage19,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage15,611 miles
Since last MOT+960 miles
PASS
Mileage14,651 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
PASS
Mileage14,145 miles
Since last MOT+522 miles
PASS
Mileage13,623 miles
Since last MOT+1,141 miles
PASS
Mileage12,482 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

RegistrationML51 KME
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 KME

What car is ML51 KME?

ML51 KME is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 KME?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 KME was 62,811 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 KME passed its MOT?

ML51 KME has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2021.

Is ML51 KME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML51 KME 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 ML51 KME?

ML51 KME is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.