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KM52 LWC

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Luton, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 68,912 miles on the clock, averaging 2,302 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KM52 LWC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,912
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
2,302

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,912 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 LWC 22k33k45k57k69k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,385 miles
PASS
Mileage58,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage55,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage51,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,408 miles
Since last MOT+448 miles
PASS
Mileage50,960 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,442 miles
PASS
Mileage49,510 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
PASS
Mileage47,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,567 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,562 miles
Since last MOT+2,929 miles
PASS
Mileage44,633 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage41,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,975 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,806 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
PASS
Mileage38,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,565 miles
PASS
Mileage36,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage34,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage32,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,725 miles
PASS
Mileage31,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage29,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
PASS
Mileage26,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage23,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage21,560 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

RegistrationKM52 LWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KM52 LWC

What car is KM52 LWC?

KM52 LWC is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KM52 LWC?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 LWC was 68,912 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 LWC passed its MOT?

KM52 LWC has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.

Is KM52 LWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM52 LWC 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 KM52 LWC?

KM52 LWC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.