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BT51 KPK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 46,742 miles on the clock, averaging 7,746 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 KPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
7,746

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 reading46,742 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,746
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BT51 KPK 36k39k41k44k47k '08'09'09

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage35,838 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 KPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BT51 KPK

What car is BT51 KPK?

BT51 KPK is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BT51 KPK?

The last recorded mileage for BT51 KPK was 46,742 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT51 KPK passed its MOT?

BT51 KPK has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Sep 2009.

Is BT51 KPK ULEZ compliant?

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

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