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SH51 WMX

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 65,952 miles on the clock, averaging 2,987 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 SH51 WMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,987

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,942
Average per year2,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 WMX 12k25k39k52k66k '05'24'13

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage61,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,310 miles
PASS
Mileage59,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,700 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,696 miles
Since last MOT+540 miles
PASS
Mileage59,156 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage57,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,523 miles
Since last MOT+699 miles
PASS
Mileage56,824 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage55,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,421 miles
PASS
Mileage53,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage49,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage45,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
PASS
Mileage38,944 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage33,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage25,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage20,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage17,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage14,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage11,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,840 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 WMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 WMX

What car is SH51 WMX?

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

What is the mileage of SH51 WMX?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 WMX was 65,952 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 WMX passed its MOT?

SH51 WMX has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2024.

Is SH51 WMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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