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ET51 KYS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 129,007 miles on the clock, averaging 5,874 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 KYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,007
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,874

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 reading129,007 miles
Reading date
Miles last year869
Average per year5,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET51 KYS 21k48k75k102k129k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,007 miles
Since last MOT+869 miles
PASS
Mileage128,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage126,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage124,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage120,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,846 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage108,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,449 miles
Since last MOT+13,319 miles
PASS
Mileage95,130 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,120 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage77,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage73,847 miles
Since last MOT+3,307 miles
PASS
Mileage70,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,540 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage64,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage55,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage48,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
PASS
Mileage41,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage35,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage31,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,911 miles
PASS
Mileage27,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage21,378 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

RegistrationET51 KYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About ET51 KYS

What car is ET51 KYS?

ET51 KYS is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of ET51 KYS?

The last recorded mileage for ET51 KYS was 129,007 miles, recorded on 21 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET51 KYS passed its MOT?

ET51 KYS has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2024.

Is ET51 KYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET51 KYS 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 KYS?

ET51 KYS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.