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YR51 LBZ

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 83,006 miles on the clock, averaging 2,803 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YR51 LBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,803

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,006 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year2,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 LBZ 30k43k57k70k83k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,006 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,651 miles
PASS
Mileage81,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage78,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage75,445 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage72,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage68,622 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage65,455 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage62,806 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage60,577 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,341 miles
PASS
Mileage58,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage55,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage54,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage52,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,185 miles
PASS
Mileage48,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage46,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,140 miles
PASS
Mileage44,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage41,285 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage34,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage30,329 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

RegistrationYR51 LBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 LBZ

What car is YR51 LBZ?

YR51 LBZ is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 LBZ?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 LBZ was 83,006 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 LBZ passed its MOT?

YR51 LBZ has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2024.

Is YR51 LBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 LBZ 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 YR51 LBZ?

YR51 LBZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.