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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 104,620 miles on the clock, averaging 8,691 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 BN51 BUW
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 104,620 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,691 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BN51 BUW |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BN51 BUW
What car is BN51 BUW?
BN51 BUW is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BN51 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for BN51 BUW was 104,620 miles, recorded on 29 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN51 BUW passed its MOT?
BN51 BUW has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2013.
Is BN51 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN51 BUW 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 BN51 BUW?
BN51 BUW is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.