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YP51 BPZ

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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 94,430 miles on the clock, averaging 5,670 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 YP51 BPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,670

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year319
Average per year5,670
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP51 BPZ 39k53k67k81k94k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,430 miles
Since last MOT+319 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage84,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage78,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage72,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage69,714 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage65,252 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage60,159 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage55,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,377 miles
PASS
Mileage50,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage44,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage38,765 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 BPZ
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 BPZ

What car is YP51 BPZ?

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

What is the mileage of YP51 BPZ?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 BPZ was 94,430 miles, recorded on 11 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 BPZ passed its MOT?

YP51 BPZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2016.

Is YP51 BPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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