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WR51 FUV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 73,029 miles on the clock, averaging 12,818 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 WR51 FUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
12,818

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading73,029 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,818
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR51 FUV 51k56k62k67k73k '05'07'06

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,029 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage63,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,477 miles
Since last MOT+12,586 miles
PASS
Mileage50,891 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

RegistrationWR51 FUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WR51 FUV

What car is WR51 FUV?

WR51 FUV is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bristol in 2001.

What is the mileage of WR51 FUV?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 FUV was 73,029 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 FUV passed its MOT?

WR51 FUV has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2007.

Is WR51 FUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR51 FUV 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 WR51 FUV?

WR51 FUV is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.