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BT51 KMZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 110,579 miles on the clock, averaging 8,545 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 BT51 KMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,545

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 reading110,579 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT51 KMZ 49k64k80k95k111k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage101,905 miles
Since last MOT+14,222 miles
PASS
Mileage87,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage81,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
PASS
Mileage79,278 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage77,428 miles
Since last MOT+16,092 miles
PASS
Mileage61,336 miles
Since last MOT+12,425 miles
PASS
Mileage48,911 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

RegistrationBT51 KMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 KMZ

What car is BT51 KMZ?

BT51 KMZ is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 KMZ?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 KMZ was 110,579 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 KMZ passed its MOT?

BT51 KMZ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jul 2013.

Is BT51 KMZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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