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KF52 HPU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 110,977 miles on the clock, averaging 7,628 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 KF52 HPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,977
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,628

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,977 miles
Reading date
Miles last year122
Average per year7,628
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KF52 HPU 42k60k77k94k111k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,977 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage105,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage98,857 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage81,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
PASS
Mileage73,457 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
PASS
Mileage63,840 miles
Since last MOT+261 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,579 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage55,749 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage50,200 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,788 miles
PASS
Mileage42,408 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

RegistrationKF52 HPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKF — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KF52 HPU

What car is KF52 HPU?

KF52 HPU is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KF52 HPU?

The last recorded mileage for KF52 HPU was 110,977 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KF52 HPU passed its MOT?

KF52 HPU has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2016.

Is KF52 HPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KF52 HPU 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 KF52 HPU?

KF52 HPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.