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LC51 BYH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
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 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 91,122 miles on the clock, averaging 8,243 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 LC51 BYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,122
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,243

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 reading91,122 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,243
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC51 BYH 41k53k66k79k91k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage84,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage78,396 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
PASS
Mileage71,922 miles
Since last MOT+415 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,507 miles
Since last MOT+13,857 miles
PASS
Mileage57,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,508 miles
PASS
Mileage49,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage40,958 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,929 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

RegistrationLC51 BYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LC51 BYH

What car is LC51 BYH?

LC51 BYH is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

What is the mileage of LC51 BYH?

The last recorded mileage for LC51 BYH was 91,122 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC51 BYH passed its MOT?

LC51 BYH has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2012.

Is LC51 BYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC51 BYH 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 LC51 BYH?

LC51 BYH is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.