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YR51 TYP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 143,611 miles on the clock, averaging 10,508 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YR51 TYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,508

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,217
Average per year10,508
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR51 TYP 39k65k91k117k144k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,611 miles
Since last MOT+9,217 miles
PASS
Mileage134,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage125,189 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage116,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,046 miles
PASS
Mileage107,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage98,786 miles
Since last MOT+10,936 miles
PASS
Mileage87,850 miles
Since last MOT+13,007 miles
PASS
Mileage74,843 miles
Since last MOT+13,213 miles
PASS
Mileage61,630 miles
Since last MOT+11,566 miles
PASS
Mileage50,064 miles
Since last MOT+11,517 miles
PASS
Mileage38,547 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 TYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 TYP

What car is YR51 TYP?

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

What is the mileage of YR51 TYP?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 TYP was 143,611 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 TYP passed its MOT?

YR51 TYP has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2015.

Is YR51 TYP ULEZ compliant?

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

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