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EX51 EYB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 152,617 miles on the clock, averaging 7,505 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 EX51 EYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,505

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,617 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX51 EYB 58k82k105k129k153k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage149,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage146,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage141,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage135,299 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,245 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage126,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,608 miles
Since last MOT+16,610 miles
PASS
Mileage109,998 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,696 miles
Since last MOT+11,527 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,169 miles
Since last MOT+10,197 miles
PASS
Mileage87,972 miles
Since last MOT+12,911 miles
PASS
Mileage75,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage64,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage58,316 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

RegistrationEX51 EYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EX51 EYB

What car is EX51 EYB?

EX51 EYB is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2001.

What is the mileage of EX51 EYB?

The last recorded mileage for EX51 EYB was 152,617 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX51 EYB passed its MOT?

EX51 EYB has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2019.

Is EX51 EYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX51 EYB 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 EX51 EYB?

EX51 EYB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.