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SF51 XAH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 39,257 miles on the clock, averaging 3,934 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 SF51 XAH

MOT Status
Due date passed
39,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,934

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading39,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,903
Average per year3,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF51 XAH 14k20k27k33k39k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage39,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
PASS
Mileage31,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage29,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage25,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage22,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,367 miles
PASS
Mileage19,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage16,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage13,957 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 XAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SF51 XAH

What car is SF51 XAH?

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

What is the mileage of SF51 XAH?

The last recorded mileage for SF51 XAH was 39,257 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF51 XAH passed its MOT?

SF51 XAH has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2012.

Is SF51 XAH ULEZ compliant?

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

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