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KM52 MLV

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 61,343 miles on the clock, averaging 4,874 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 MLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
4,874

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,343 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 MLV 32k39k47k54k61k '06'12'10

Check KM52 MLV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage52,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage49,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage46,380 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,372 miles
Since last MOT+1,799 miles
PASS
Mileage44,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage38,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage31,984 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 MLV
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 MLV

What car is KM52 MLV?

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

What is the mileage of KM52 MLV?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 MLV was 61,343 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 MLV passed its MOT?

KM52 MLV has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2012.

Is KM52 MLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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