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SH51 YMZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 11 (48% pass rate). It has 99,009 miles on the clock, averaging 3,690 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH51 YMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
48%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,690

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,202
Average per year3,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH51 YMZ 56k67k78k88k99k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage94,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage89,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage86,134 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
PASS
Mileage83,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage68,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage63,259 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage60,563 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage58,827 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,350 miles
PASS
Mileage57,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,142 miles
PASS
Mileage56,330 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,323 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

RegistrationSH51 YMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SH51 YMZ

What car is SH51 YMZ?

SH51 YMZ is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2001.

What is the mileage of SH51 YMZ?

The last recorded mileage for SH51 YMZ was 99,009 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH51 YMZ passed its MOT?

SH51 YMZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (10 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 19 Jun 2018.

Is SH51 YMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH51 YMZ 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 SH51 YMZ?

SH51 YMZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.