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SA51 FML

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 13 (57% pass rate). It has 56,956 miles on the clock, averaging 2,515 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 SA51 FML

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
2,515

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,956 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,993
Average per year2,515
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA51 FML 14k24k35k46k57k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage56,956 miles
Since last MOT+14,993 miles
PASS
Mileage41,963 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage41,931 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,928 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage41,226 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage40,098 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,095 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage38,234 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,726 miles
PASS
Mileage36,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage34,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage32,750 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,869 miles
PASS
Mileage29,860 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,858 miles
Since last MOT+1,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage26,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage25,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,042 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage23,400 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage21,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,547 miles
PASS
Mileage20,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage18,581 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,576 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage16,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage13,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,595 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 FML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SA51 FML

What car is SA51 FML?

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

What is the mileage of SA51 FML?

The last recorded mileage for SA51 FML was 56,956 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA51 FML passed its MOT?

SA51 FML has had 30 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (17 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 15 Dec 2022.

Is SA51 FML ULEZ compliant?

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

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