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WR51 MLX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 108,550 miles on the clock, averaging 6,478 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 WR51 MLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,478

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 reading108,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,061
Average per year6,478
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR51 MLX 38k56k73k91k109k '05'16'09

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,550 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage95,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage91,446 miles
PASS
Mileage96,195 miles
Since last MOT+16,398 miles
PASS
Mileage79,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage70,870 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage63,912 miles
Since last MOT+11,037 miles
PASS
Mileage52,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage38,400 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 MLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
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 MLX

What car is WR51 MLX?

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

What is the mileage of WR51 MLX?

The last recorded mileage for WR51 MLX was 108,550 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR51 MLX passed its MOT?

WR51 MLX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2016.

Is WR51 MLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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