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BT51 KHJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
ColourBlack
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 1389cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 99,158 miles on the clock, averaging 4,401 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for BT51 KHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,401

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,158 miles
Reading date
Miles last year662
Average per year4,401
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 KHJ 72k79k85k92k99k '07'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,158 miles
Since last MOT+662 miles
PASS
Mileage98,496 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,493 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage93,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage89,499 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage85,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage79,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,787 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 KHJ

What car is BT51 KHJ?

BT51 KHJ is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 KHJ?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 KHJ was 99,158 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 KHJ passed its MOT?

BT51 KHJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2013.

Is BT51 KHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 KHJ 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 BT51 KHJ?

BT51 KHJ is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.