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YR51 TWX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 95,912 miles on the clock, averaging 5,677 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 YR51 TWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,912
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,677

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 reading95,912 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,677
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR51 TWX 38k52k67k81k96k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage92,115 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,267 miles
PASS
Mileage88,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage81,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage76,265 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage72,949 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,298 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage58,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage50,316 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,301 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage42,019 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage37,985 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 TWX
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 TWX

What car is YR51 TWX?

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

What is the mileage of YR51 TWX?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 TWX was 95,912 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 TWX passed its MOT?

YR51 TWX has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2016.

Is YR51 TWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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