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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 96,251 miles on the clock, averaging 11,172 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for CX52 BKU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 96,251 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,172 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | CX52 BKU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CX — Bangor, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About CX52 BKU
What car is CX52 BKU?
CX52 BKU is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bangor in 2002.
What is the mileage of CX52 BKU?
The last recorded mileage for CX52 BKU was 96,251 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CX52 BKU passed its MOT?
CX52 BKU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2011.
Is CX52 BKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CX52 BKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CX52 BKU?
CX52 BKU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.