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KM52 TBV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 123,219 miles on the clock, averaging 8,319 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KM52 TBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,319

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year8,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 TBV 37k58k80k102k123k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,219 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,210 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage113,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage108,667 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage103,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,311 miles
PASS
Mileage98,724 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage94,907 miles
Since last MOT+13,536 miles
PASS
Mileage81,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage76,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage72,141 miles
Since last MOT+11,952 miles
PASS
Mileage60,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,189 miles
Since last MOT+19,016 miles
PASS
Mileage41,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage36,674 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 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KM52 TBV

What car is KM52 TBV?

KM52 TBV is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KM52 TBV?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 TBV was 123,219 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 TBV passed its MOT?

KM52 TBV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2016.

Is KM52 TBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM52 TBV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 TBV?

KM52 TBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.