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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 124,576 miles on the clock, averaging 6,237 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 EU52 VKB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,576 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,013 |
| Average per year | 6,237 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | EU52 VKB |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EU — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EU52 VKB
What car is EU52 VKB?
EU52 VKB is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EU52 VKB?
The last recorded mileage for EU52 VKB was 124,576 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EU52 VKB passed its MOT?
EU52 VKB has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2020.
Is EU52 VKB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU52 VKB 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 EU52 VKB?
EU52 VKB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.