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KC51 UVW

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 117,799 miles on the clock, averaging 8,492 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 KC51 UVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,799
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,492

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,799 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,492
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC51 UVW 19k44k68k93k118k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,799 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,797 miles
Since last MOT+392 miles
PASS
Mileage117,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage111,899 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,825 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage106,757 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage102,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage98,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage90,258 miles
Since last MOT+10,137 miles
PASS
Mileage80,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage76,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,875 miles
Since last MOT+14,811 miles
PASS
Mileage62,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,064 miles
Since last MOT+14,281 miles
PASS
Mileage47,783 miles
Since last MOT+14,812 miles
PASS
Mileage32,971 miles
Since last MOT+14,074 miles
PASS
Mileage18,897 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

RegistrationKC51 UVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About KC51 UVW

What car is KC51 UVW?

KC51 UVW is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KC51 UVW?

The last recorded mileage for KC51 UVW was 117,799 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC51 UVW passed its MOT?

KC51 UVW has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2017.

Is KC51 UVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC51 UVW 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 KC51 UVW?

KC51 UVW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.