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KE52 BHV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 51,648 miles on the clock, averaging 7,504 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 KE52 BHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,504

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 reading51,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,345
Average per year7,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE52 BHV 9k20k30k41k52k '09'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage48,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage46,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,522 miles
PASS
Mileage42,506 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage39,702 miles
Since last MOT+14,739 miles
PASS
Mileage24,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,963 miles
Since last MOT+16,095 miles
PASS
Mileage8,868 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,855 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

RegistrationKE52 BHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KE52 BHV

What car is KE52 BHV?

KE52 BHV is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KE52 BHV?

The last recorded mileage for KE52 BHV was 51,648 miles, recorded on 11 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE52 BHV passed its MOT?

KE52 BHV has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2015.

Is KE52 BHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE52 BHV 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 KE52 BHV?

KE52 BHV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.