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YC51 XEU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 61,195 miles on the clock, averaging 4,247 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 XEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,195
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,247

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 reading61,195 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,711
Average per year4,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC51 XEU 7k21k34k48k61k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,711 miles
PASS
Mileage58,484 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,573 miles
PASS
Mileage54,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage51,730 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage48,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage45,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage41,573 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage37,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage30,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage24,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage18,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage12,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage8,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage7,112 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

RegistrationYC51 XEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YC51 XEU

What car is YC51 XEU?

YC51 XEU is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YC51 XEU?

The last recorded mileage for YC51 XEU was 61,195 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC51 XEU passed its MOT?

YC51 XEU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2018.

Is YC51 XEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 XEU 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 XEU?

YC51 XEU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.