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SO51 FGZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 33 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 13 (61% pass rate). It has 143,352 miles on the clock, averaging 5,232 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 SO51 FGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
33
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 33 tests on record
5,232

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

Below average
Latest reading143,352 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,612
Average per year5,232
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO51 FGZ 41k67k92k118k143k '05'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage139,740 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage135,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,230 miles
PASS
Mileage129,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage122,581 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage115,598 miles
Since last MOT+737 miles
PASS
Mileage114,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage109,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage101,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,135 miles
PASS
Mileage92,635 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage79,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage71,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage67,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,426 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage66,910 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage63,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,640 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage63,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,632 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage63,616 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,609 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
PASS
Mileage63,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage52,410 miles
Since last MOT+10,958 miles
PASS
Mileage41,452 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

RegistrationSO51 FGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SO51 FGZ

What car is SO51 FGZ?

SO51 FGZ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO51 FGZ?

The last recorded mileage for SO51 FGZ was 143,352 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO51 FGZ passed its MOT?

SO51 FGZ has had 33 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (20 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2025.

Is SO51 FGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 FGZ 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 SO51 FGZ?

SO51 FGZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.