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SH51 NSO

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 114,885 miles on the clock, averaging 6,426 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 NSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,885
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,426

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 reading114,885 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,865
Average per year6,426
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 NSO 32k53k73k94k115k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage114,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage109,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage105,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage100,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage95,426 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage91,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage87,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,100 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage79,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,581 miles
PASS
Mileage70,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage65,211 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage56,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage50,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage41,988 miles
Since last MOT+10,247 miles
PASS
Mileage31,741 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 NSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 NSO

What car is SH51 NSO?

SH51 NSO is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH51 NSO?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 NSO was 114,885 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 NSO passed its MOT?

SH51 NSO has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 1 Mar 2019.

Is SH51 NSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 NSO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 NSO?

SH51 NSO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.