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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 89,301 miles on the clock, averaging 3,592 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 OW51 BLV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 89,301 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,592 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | OW51 BLV |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About OW51 BLV
What car is OW51 BLV?
OW51 BLV is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OW51 BLV?
The last recorded mileage for OW51 BLV was 89,301 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW51 BLV passed its MOT?
OW51 BLV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2020.
Is OW51 BLV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW51 BLV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OW51 BLV?
OW51 BLV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.