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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 61,739 miles on the clock, averaging 5,676 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 PY51 FDC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 61,739 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,676 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 | PY51 FDC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PY — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About PY51 FDC
What car is PY51 FDC?
PY51 FDC is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2001.
What is the mileage of PY51 FDC?
The last recorded mileage for PY51 FDC was 61,739 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PY51 FDC passed its MOT?
PY51 FDC has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2010.
Is PY51 FDC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY51 FDC 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 PY51 FDC?
PY51 FDC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.