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BK51 TCX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,675 mi
Last recorded68,675 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 TCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 68,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 64,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 64,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 64,341 miles

Heat shield is insecure at rear. Not likely to become detached from vehicle.

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake performance only 59% pass mark 50%

Fail 29 Oct 2021 61,855 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake performance only 59% pass mark 50%

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,025 miles

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Rear centre seatbelt jamming intermittently

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Rear centre seatbelt jamming intermittently

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,371 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking with age

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,363 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,114 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 41,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,386 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 35,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,149 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,999 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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BK51 TCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 TCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 TCX registered?

BK51 TCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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