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YR51 YSU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 76,832 miles on the clock, averaging 4,001 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 YSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,001

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,710
Average per year4,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 YSU 19k34k48k62k77k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage74,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,966 miles
PASS
Mileage72,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage67,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage59,543 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,828 miles
PASS
Mileage47,672 miles
Since last MOT+13,504 miles
PASS
Mileage34,168 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage31,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage29,195 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage27,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage25,762 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,725 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage23,621 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage21,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
PASS
Mileage19,447 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,391 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 YSU
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 YSU

What car is YR51 YSU?

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

What is the mileage of YR51 YSU?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 YSU was 76,832 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 YSU passed its MOT?

YR51 YSU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2021.

Is YR51 YSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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