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ML51 WDE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1686cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1686cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1686cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 95,120 miles on the clock, averaging 8,973 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for ML51 WDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,973

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,754
Average per year8,973
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML51 WDE 31k47k63k79k95k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage87,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage80,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,123 miles
PASS
Mileage70,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,944 miles
Since last MOT+10,893 miles
PASS
Mileage60,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,051 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage49,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage41,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,761 miles
Since last MOT+10,787 miles
PASS
Mileage30,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,974 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 WDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1686cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ML51 WDE

What car is ML51 WDE?

ML51 WDE is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1686cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of ML51 WDE?

The last recorded mileage for ML51 WDE was 95,120 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML51 WDE passed its MOT?

ML51 WDE has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2012.

Is ML51 WDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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