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SP51 RVN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Dundee, 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 111,360 miles on the clock, averaging 12,075 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 SP51 RVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
12,075

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 reading111,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year12,075
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SP51 RVN 74k83k93k102k111k '06'09'07

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,360 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage103,598 miles
Since last MOT+13,756 miles
PASS
Mileage89,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,842 miles
Since last MOT+15,736 miles
PASS
Mileage74,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,106 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

RegistrationSP51 RVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SP51 RVN

What car is SP51 RVN?

SP51 RVN is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Dundee in 2001.

What is the mileage of SP51 RVN?

The last recorded mileage for SP51 RVN was 111,360 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP51 RVN passed its MOT?

SP51 RVN has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2009.

Is SP51 RVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP51 RVN 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 SP51 RVN?

SP51 RVN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.