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KM52 MTX

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 59,390 miles on the clock, averaging 3,219 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 MTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,219

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,390 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,219
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 MTX 35k41k47k53k59k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,424 miles
PASS
Mileage54,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage50,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage46,843 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage42,544 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage37,162 miles
Since last MOT+1,984 miles
PASS
Mileage35,178 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 MTX
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 MTX

What car is KM52 MTX?

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

What is the mileage of KM52 MTX?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 MTX was 59,390 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 MTX passed its MOT?

KM52 MTX has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2013.

Is KM52 MTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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