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YR51 TZL

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 66,296 miles on the clock, averaging 4,623 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 TZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,623

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 reading66,296 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,623
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 TZL 33k41k50k58k66k '06'13'11

Check YR51 TZL

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage58,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage53,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage46,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage43,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage40,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage37,369 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,156 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 TZL
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 TZL

What car is YR51 TZL?

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

What is the mileage of YR51 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 TZL was 66,296 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 TZL passed its MOT?

YR51 TZL has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2013.

Is YR51 TZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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