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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 81,795 miles on the clock, averaging 6,935 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 ET51 GCY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,795 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,394 |
| Average per year | 6,935 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ET51 GCY |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About ET51 GCY
What car is ET51 GCY?
ET51 GCY is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of ET51 GCY?
The last recorded mileage for ET51 GCY was 81,795 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET51 GCY passed its MOT?
ET51 GCY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2016.
Is ET51 GCY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 GCY 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 ET51 GCY?
ET51 GCY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.