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BP51 UXZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 70,595 miles on the clock, averaging 2,390 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 BP51 UXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,390

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,746
Average per year2,390
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP51 UXZ 28k38k49k60k71k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,595 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage67,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage64,475 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
PASS
Mileage59,858 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage57,412 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,385 miles
PASS
Mileage56,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage53,449 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,447 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage50,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage45,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage42,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage36,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage32,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage26,469 miles
Since last MOT+10,306 miles
PASS
Mileage16,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,576 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage1,066 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage39,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,442 miles
PASS
Mileage27,574 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

RegistrationBP51 UXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BP51 UXZ

What car is BP51 UXZ?

BP51 UXZ is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BP51 UXZ?

The last recorded mileage for BP51 UXZ was 70,595 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP51 UXZ passed its MOT?

BP51 UXZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2023.

Is BP51 UXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP51 UXZ 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 BP51 UXZ?

BP51 UXZ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.