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SF51 SYS

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 130,512 miles on the clock, averaging 12,638 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 SF51 SYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,638

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,512 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,638
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SF51 SYS 40k63k85k108k131k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,272 miles
PASS
Mileage122,240 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,197 miles
PASS
Mileage111,810 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,691 miles
Since last MOT+14,899 miles
PASS
Mileage96,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,792 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage82,613 miles
Since last MOT+14,656 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,957 miles
Since last MOT+14,007 miles
PASS
Mileage53,950 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,949 miles
Since last MOT+13,853 miles
PASS
Mileage40,096 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

RegistrationSF51 SYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SF51 SYS

What car is SF51 SYS?

SF51 SYS is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SF51 SYS?

The last recorded mileage for SF51 SYS was 130,512 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF51 SYS passed its MOT?

SF51 SYS has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2013.

Is SF51 SYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF51 SYS 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 SF51 SYS?

SF51 SYS is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.