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YY51 BWX

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 56,857 miles on the clock, averaging 4,192 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 YY51 BWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,192

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 reading56,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,838
Average per year4,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY51 BWX 23k31k40k48k57k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage56,857 miles
Since last MOT+7,838 miles
PASS
Mileage49,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
PASS
Mileage41,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,619 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage36,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage28,846 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage26,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,791 miles
PASS
Mileage25,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,219 miles
PASS
Mileage22,850 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

RegistrationYY51 BWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YY51 BWX

What car is YY51 BWX?

YY51 BWX is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Beverley in 2002.

What is the mileage of YY51 BWX?

The last recorded mileage for YY51 BWX was 56,857 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY51 BWX passed its MOT?

YY51 BWX has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Feb 2014.

Is YY51 BWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY51 BWX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YY51 BWX?

YY51 BWX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.