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AP51 YKW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 118,802 miles on the clock, averaging 8,043 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AP51 YKW

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,043

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,802 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year8,043
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP51 YKW 35k56k77k98k119k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,802 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,379 miles
PASS
Mileage116,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage112,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage109,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage104,553 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,550 miles
Since last MOT+11,296 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,254 miles
Since last MOT+14,268 miles
PASS
Mileage78,986 miles
Since last MOT+14,149 miles
PASS
Mileage64,837 miles
Since last MOT+13,196 miles
PASS
Mileage51,641 miles
Since last MOT+11,224 miles
PASS
Mileage40,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage37,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,726 miles
PASS
Mileage35,334 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,307 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

RegistrationAP51 YKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About AP51 YKW

What car is AP51 YKW?

AP51 YKW is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AP51 YKW?

The last recorded mileage for AP51 YKW was 118,802 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP51 YKW passed its MOT?

AP51 YKW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2016.

Is AP51 YKW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP51 YKW 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 AP51 YKW?

AP51 YKW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.