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YH51 LTU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 74,009 miles on the clock, averaging 5,356 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YH51 LTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,356

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

Below average
Latest reading74,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,324
Average per year5,356
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YH51 LTU 25k38k50k62k74k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage74,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage66,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage62,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,528 miles
PASS
Mileage58,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage51,443 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage46,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage35,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage30,242 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage25,357 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 LTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YH51 LTU

What car is YH51 LTU?

YH51 LTU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YH51 LTU?

The last recorded mileage for YH51 LTU was 74,009 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH51 LTU passed its MOT?

YH51 LTU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jul 2015.

Is YH51 LTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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