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SK51 VVT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 112,774 miles on the clock, averaging 11,458 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SK51 VVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,458

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading112,774 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK51 VVT 25k47k69k91k113k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,882 miles
PASS
Mileage101,892 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,882 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage92,575 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,542 miles
Since last MOT+14,380 miles
PASS
Mileage78,162 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,161 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage65,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,538 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage40,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,738 miles
Since last MOT+13,420 miles
PASS
Mileage27,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage24,716 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

RegistrationSK51 VVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SK51 VVT

What car is SK51 VVT?

SK51 VVT is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2001.

What is the mileage of SK51 VVT?

The last recorded mileage for SK51 VVT was 112,774 miles, recorded on 1 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK51 VVT passed its MOT?

SK51 VVT has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2014.

Is SK51 VVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK51 VVT 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 SK51 VVT?

SK51 VVT is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.