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YH51 FHW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 9 (47% pass rate). It has 81,699 miles on the clock, averaging 1,562 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 YH51 FHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
1,562

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,699 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH51 FHW 69k72k75k79k82k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,600 miles
PASS
Mileage70,099 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,078 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,063 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,619 miles
PASS
Mileage67,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage64,045 miles
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage63,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage57,201 miles
PASS
Mileage93,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage85,966 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,901 miles
Since last MOT+16,724 miles
PASS
Mileage69,177 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,123 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

RegistrationYH51 FHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YH51 FHW

What car is YH51 FHW?

YH51 FHW is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YH51 FHW?

The last recorded mileage for YH51 FHW was 81,699 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH51 FHW passed its MOT?

YH51 FHW has had 17 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (8 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2014.

Is YH51 FHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH51 FHW 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 YH51 FHW?

YH51 FHW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.