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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1686cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 10 (44% pass rate). It has 118,218 miles on the clock, averaging 6,549 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 MU51 PYG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,218 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 96 |
| Average per year | 6,549 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | MU51 PYG |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1686cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About MU51 PYG
What car is MU51 PYG?
MU51 PYG is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1686cc). First registered in Manchester in 2001.
What is the mileage of MU51 PYG?
The last recorded mileage for MU51 PYG was 118,218 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MU51 PYG passed its MOT?
MU51 PYG has had 18 MOT tests with a 44% pass rate (8 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2013.
Is MU51 PYG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU51 PYG 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 MU51 PYG?
MU51 PYG is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.