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PX51 YXJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 85,445 miles on the clock, averaging 6,048 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 PX51 YXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,048

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 reading85,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,826
Average per year6,048
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX51 YXJ 30k44k58k71k85k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage83,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage75,069 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,973 miles
Since last MOT+13,173 miles
PASS
Mileage61,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage53,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,203 miles
PASS
Mileage50,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage44,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage38,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,271 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage29,609 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

RegistrationPX51 YXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About PX51 YXJ

What car is PX51 YXJ?

PX51 YXJ is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.

What is the mileage of PX51 YXJ?

The last recorded mileage for PX51 YXJ was 85,445 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX51 YXJ passed its MOT?

PX51 YXJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2015.

Is PX51 YXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX51 YXJ 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 PX51 YXJ?

PX51 YXJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.