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At a glance
This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 88,956 miles on the clock, averaging 6,359 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for BT51 VPC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,956 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,996 |
| Average per year | 6,359 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | BT51 VPC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BT51 VPC
What car is BT51 VPC?
BT51 VPC is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BT51 VPC?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 VPC was 88,956 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 VPC passed its MOT?
BT51 VPC has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2014.
Is BT51 VPC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 VPC 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 VPC?
BT51 VPC is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.