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SO51 VEB

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 80,663 miles on the clock, averaging 6,666 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 VEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,666

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year6,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO51 VEB 25k39k53k67k81k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,663 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,654 miles
Since last MOT+14,251 miles
PASS
Mileage66,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,616 miles
PASS
Mileage64,787 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,316 miles
PASS
Mileage55,458 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage54,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,232 miles
Since last MOT+15,010 miles
PASS
Mileage39,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
PASS
Mileage36,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,400 miles
PASS
Mileage25,192 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 VEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SO51 VEB

What car is SO51 VEB?

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

What is the mileage of SO51 VEB?

The last recorded mileage for SO51 VEB was 80,663 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO51 VEB passed its MOT?

SO51 VEB has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2014.

Is SO51 VEB ULEZ compliant?

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

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