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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 95,606 miles on the clock, averaging 7,507 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 YC51 XJA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 95,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,507 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 XJA |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 XJA
What car is YC51 XJA?
YC51 XJA is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.
What is the mileage of YC51 XJA?
The last recorded mileage for YC51 XJA was 95,606 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC51 XJA passed its MOT?
YC51 XJA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2014.
Is YC51 XJA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 XJA 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 XJA?
YC51 XJA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.