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BK51 RUO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 110,567 miles on the clock, averaging 7,935 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for BK51 RUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,935

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,567 miles
Reading date
Miles last year317
Average per year7,935
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK51 RUO 27k48k69k90k111k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,567 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,416 miles
PASS
Mileage97,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage90,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,172 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage77,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,957 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage68,700 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,696 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage58,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,954 miles
PASS
Mileage46,543 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,539 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage36,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage33,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage30,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage27,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,338 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

RegistrationBK51 RUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BK51 RUO

What car is BK51 RUO?

BK51 RUO is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BK51 RUO?

The last recorded mileage for BK51 RUO was 110,567 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK51 RUO passed its MOT?

BK51 RUO has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2017.

Is BK51 RUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK51 RUO 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 BK51 RUO?

BK51 RUO is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.