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YV51 SLU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 102,120 miles on the clock, averaging 6,146 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 YV51 SLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,146

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 reading102,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,109
Average per year6,146
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YV51 SLU 44k59k73k88k102k '05'15'09

Check YV51 SLU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage102,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,109 miles
PASS
Mileage93,011 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage89,630 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,629 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage79,928 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,832 miles
PASS
Mileage71,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,560 miles
PASS
Mileage62,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage59,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage54,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage51,645 miles
Since last MOT+618 miles
PASS
Mileage51,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage44,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,342 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

RegistrationYV51 SLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYV — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YV51 SLU

What car is YV51 SLU?

YV51 SLU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Beverley in 2001.

What is the mileage of YV51 SLU?

The last recorded mileage for YV51 SLU was 102,120 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV51 SLU passed its MOT?

YV51 SLU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 25 Feb 2015.

Is YV51 SLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YV51 SLU 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 YV51 SLU?

YV51 SLU is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.