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YP51 PZY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 89,906 miles on the clock, averaging 6,157 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 PZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,157

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 reading89,906 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43
Average per year6,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP51 PZY 34k48k62k76k90k '06'15'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,906 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,444 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,419 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage84,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage82,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage81,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage78,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,263 miles
Since last MOT+9,842 miles
PASS
Mileage68,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,421 miles
Since last MOT+11,308 miles
PASS
Mileage57,113 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage46,603 miles
Since last MOT+13,093 miles
PASS
Mileage33,510 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 PZY
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 PZY

What car is YP51 PZY?

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

What is the mileage of YP51 PZY?

The last recorded mileage for YP51 PZY was 89,906 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP51 PZY passed its MOT?

YP51 PZY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2015.

Is YP51 PZY ULEZ compliant?

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

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