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SF51 XCV

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 95,604 miles on the clock, averaging 7,450 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SF51 XCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,450

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year7,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF51 XCV 22k40k59k77k96k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,604 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,595 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage85,997 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,989 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage76,173 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage69,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,409 miles
Since last MOT+15,647 miles
PASS
Mileage53,762 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,760 miles
Since last MOT+2,826 miles
PASS
Mileage50,934 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage43,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage38,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage34,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage29,760 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage21,975 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 XCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SF51 XCV

What car is SF51 XCV?

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

What is the mileage of SF51 XCV?

The last recorded mileage for SF51 XCV was 95,604 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF51 XCV passed its MOT?

SF51 XCV has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2015.

Is SF51 XCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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