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SA51 BVV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 127,272 miles on the clock, averaging 9,415 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SA51 BVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,272
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
9,415

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA51 BVV 42k64k85k106k127k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,272 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,864 miles
PASS
Mileage121,407 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,406 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage111,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,096 miles
Since last MOT+17,998 miles
PASS
Mileage93,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,098 miles
Since last MOT+14,556 miles
PASS
Mileage78,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage71,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage67,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage59,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,502 miles
PASS
Mileage49,623 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage42,482 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

RegistrationSA51 BVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SA51 BVV

What car is SA51 BVV?

SA51 BVV is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SA51 BVV?

The last recorded mileage for SA51 BVV was 127,272 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA51 BVV passed its MOT?

SA51 BVV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2015.

Is SA51 BVV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA51 BVV 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 SA51 BVV?

SA51 BVV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.