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SF51 XDU

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 63,344 miles on the clock, averaging 6,896 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 SF51 XDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,896

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 reading63,344 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,118
Average per year6,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF51 XDU 12k25k38k50k63k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,118 miles
PASS
Mileage61,226 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,376 miles
PASS
Mileage52,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage48,239 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage42,209 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,207 miles
Since last MOT+12,918 miles
PASS
Mileage29,289 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage20,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,626 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage11,689 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 XDU
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 XDU

What car is SF51 XDU?

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

What is the mileage of SF51 XDU?

The last recorded mileage for SF51 XDU was 63,344 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF51 XDU passed its MOT?

SF51 XDU has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2013.

Is SF51 XDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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