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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 109,484 miles on the clock, averaging 5,637 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 MT51 MVO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,484 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 108 |
| Average per year | 5,637 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MT51 MVO |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MT51 MVO
What car is MT51 MVO?
MT51 MVO is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MT51 MVO?
The last recorded mileage for MT51 MVO was 109,484 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT51 MVO passed its MOT?
MT51 MVO has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2015.
Is MT51 MVO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT51 MVO 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 MT51 MVO?
MT51 MVO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.