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YR51 UEH

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 893,952 miles on the clock, averaging 415,872 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 UEH

MOT Status
Due date passed
893,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
415,872

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 reading893,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year61
Average per year415,872
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 UEH 54k264k474k684k894k '05'07'07

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage893,952 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage893,891 miles
Since last MOT+825,159 miles
PASS
Mileage68,732 miles
Since last MOT+15,126 miles
PASS
Mileage53,606 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 UEH
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 UEH

What car is YR51 UEH?

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

What is the mileage of YR51 UEH?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 UEH was 893,952 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 UEH passed its MOT?

YR51 UEH has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Sep 2007.

Is YR51 UEH ULEZ compliant?

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

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