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SH51 FVO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 100,320 miles on the clock, averaging 5,649 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 SH51 FVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,649

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 FVO 39k54k70k85k100k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,320 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage95,751 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,747 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage94,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage92,760 miles
Since last MOT+2,325 miles
PASS
Mileage90,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,727 miles
PASS
Mileage87,708 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage85,377 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,134 miles
Since last MOT+14,255 miles
PASS
Mileage70,879 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,010 miles
PASS
Mileage58,690 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage49,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage43,447 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,408 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage39,073 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

RegistrationSH51 FVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 FVO

What car is SH51 FVO?

SH51 FVO is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 FVO?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 FVO was 100,320 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 FVO passed its MOT?

SH51 FVO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2016.

Is SH51 FVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 FVO 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 SH51 FVO?

SH51 FVO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.