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MU51 RTZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 102,154 miles on the clock, averaging 8,360 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 MU51 RTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,360

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 reading102,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,654
Average per year8,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MU51 RTZ 28k47k65k84k102k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage97,500 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage94,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage85,983 miles
Since last MOT+10,852 miles
PASS
Mileage75,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,131 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage65,054 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,042 miles
Since last MOT+10,528 miles
PASS
Mileage54,514 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage44,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage36,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage28,272 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

RegistrationMU51 RTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeMU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MU51 RTZ

What car is MU51 RTZ?

MU51 RTZ is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.

What is the mileage of MU51 RTZ?

The last recorded mileage for MU51 RTZ was 102,154 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MU51 RTZ passed its MOT?

MU51 RTZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2015.

Is MU51 RTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 RTZ 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 MU51 RTZ?

MU51 RTZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.