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SY51 UCL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 110,130 miles on the clock, averaging 7,563 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 SY51 UCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,563

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,269
Average per year7,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 UCL 38k56k74k92k110k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,130 miles
Since last MOT+11,269 miles
PASS
Mileage98,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage94,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,143 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
Mileage86,144 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage80,044 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage70,224 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage68,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage60,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage53,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,856 miles
Since last MOT+15,826 miles
PASS
Mileage38,030 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

RegistrationSY51 UCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 UCL

What car is SY51 UCL?

SY51 UCL is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY51 UCL?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 UCL was 110,130 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 UCL passed its MOT?

SY51 UCL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2016.

Is SY51 UCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 UCL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY51 UCL?

SY51 UCL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.