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SD51 VMY

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 109,000 miles on the clock, averaging 7,040 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 SD51 VMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,040

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,000 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD51 VMY 43k60k76k93k109k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,519 miles
PASS
Mileage102,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,245 miles
PASS
Mileage97,236 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,232 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage94,641 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage92,062 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage87,516 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,779 miles
PASS
Mileage78,599 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,598 miles
Since last MOT+12,741 miles
PASS
Mileage65,857 miles
Since last MOT+11,572 miles
PASS
Mileage54,285 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,154 miles
Since last MOT+11,116 miles
PASS
Mileage43,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,038 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

RegistrationSD51 VMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SD51 VMY

What car is SD51 VMY?

SD51 VMY is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SD51 VMY?

The last recorded mileage for SD51 VMY was 109,000 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD51 VMY passed its MOT?

SD51 VMY has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2016.

Is SD51 VMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD51 VMY 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 SD51 VMY?

SD51 VMY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.