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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 42,955 miles on the clock, averaging 2,485 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 YC51 WYX
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,955 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,527 |
| Average per year | 2,485 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | YC51 WYX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About YC51 WYX
What car is YC51 WYX?
YC51 WYX is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.
What is the mileage of YC51 WYX?
The last recorded mileage for YC51 WYX was 42,955 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC51 WYX passed its MOT?
YC51 WYX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jan 2018.
Is YC51 WYX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 WYX 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 YC51 WYX?
YC51 WYX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.