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SY51 UER

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 70,185 miles on the clock, averaging 4,038 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 SY51 UER

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,038

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 reading70,185 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY51 UER 29k40k50k60k70k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage62,961 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage60,573 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,513 miles
Since last MOT+1,731 miles
PASS
Mileage58,782 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,758 miles
PASS
Mileage55,020 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage49,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage47,980 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,713 miles
PASS
Mileage42,261 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage36,383 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,271 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage31,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage29,392 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 UER
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SY51 UER

What car is SY51 UER?

SY51 UER is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Inverness in 2001.

What is the mileage of SY51 UER?

The last recorded mileage for SY51 UER was 70,185 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY51 UER passed its MOT?

SY51 UER has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2016.

Is SY51 UER ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY51 UER 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 SY51 UER?

SY51 UER is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.