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YP51 KVZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 100,473 miles on the clock, averaging 6,064 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 KVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,064

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

Below average
Latest reading100,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,459
Average per year6,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP51 KVZ 54k66k77k89k100k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage94,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage92,260 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage88,743 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,226 miles
PASS
Mileage80,509 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,411 miles
Since last MOT+485 miles
PASS
Mileage79,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,925 miles
Since last MOT+12,555 miles
PASS
Mileage67,370 miles
Since last MOT+13,504 miles
PASS
Mileage53,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,866 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 KVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YP51 KVZ

What car is YP51 KVZ?

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

What is the mileage of YP51 KVZ?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 KVZ was 100,473 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 KVZ passed its MOT?

YP51 KVZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2014.

Is YP51 KVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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