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YP51 BNZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 98,993 miles on the clock, averaging 7,617 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 YP51 BNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,993
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,617

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading98,993 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,617
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP51 BNZ 30k47k65k82k99k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,993 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage95,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,911 miles
PASS
Mileage92,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage83,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,471 miles
Since last MOT+12,011 miles
PASS
Mileage71,460 miles
Since last MOT+16,631 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage52,149 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,146 miles
Since last MOT+12,971 miles
PASS
Mileage39,175 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage34,165 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage30,309 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,300 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

RegistrationYP51 BNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 BNZ

What car is YP51 BNZ?

YP51 BNZ is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YP51 BNZ?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 BNZ was 98,993 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 BNZ passed its MOT?

YP51 BNZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2014.

Is YP51 BNZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP51 BNZ 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 YP51 BNZ?

YP51 BNZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.