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KM52 MRU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 50,594 miles on the clock, averaging 2,307 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 MRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,307

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,594 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,953
Average per year2,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 MRU 19k27k35k43k51k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage50,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,953 miles
PASS
Mileage42,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage42,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,641 miles
Since last MOT+268 miles
PASS
Mileage42,373 miles
Since last MOT+367 miles
PASS
Mileage42,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,006 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
PASS
Mileage41,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,214 miles
PASS
Mileage39,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage38,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,066 miles
PASS
Mileage36,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,348 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,005 miles
PASS
Mileage31,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage28,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage22,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,300 miles
PASS
Mileage19,029 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 MRU
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 MRU

What car is KM52 MRU?

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

What is the mileage of KM52 MRU?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 MRU was 50,594 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 MRU passed its MOT?

KM52 MRU has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jul 2019.

Is KM52 MRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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