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YR51 TYY

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 95,050 miles on the clock, averaging 5,146 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 TYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,146

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 reading95,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,303
Average per year5,146
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 TYY 32k47k63k79k95k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage90,747 miles
Since last MOT+9,963 miles
PASS
Mileage80,784 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,617 miles
Since last MOT+555 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,576 miles
PASS
Mileage70,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage67,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage48,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,512 miles
Since last MOT+13,107 miles
PASS
Mileage35,405 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,404 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
PASS
Mileage35,335 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage34,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,352 miles
PASS
Mileage32,756 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,192 miles
PASS
Mileage31,550 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,538 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 TYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 TYY

What car is YR51 TYY?

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

What is the mileage of YR51 TYY?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 TYY was 95,050 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 TYY passed its MOT?

YR51 TYY has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2019.

Is YR51 TYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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