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KM52 MHU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 110,118 miles on the clock, averaging 5,983 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 KM52 MHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,983

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 MHU 38k56k74k92k110k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,118 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,269 miles
PASS
Mileage107,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage101,895 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,894 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage100,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage99,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,327 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage98,351 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,251 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage90,281 miles
Since last MOT+13,016 miles
PASS
Mileage77,265 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage69,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,445 miles
PASS
Mileage59,679 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,482 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage52,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage45,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage38,056 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 MHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
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 MHU

What car is KM52 MHU?

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

What is the mileage of KM52 MHU?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 MHU was 110,118 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 MHU passed its MOT?

KM52 MHU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2018.

Is KM52 MHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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