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KS52 XKA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 109,175 miles on the clock, averaging 7,553 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 KS52 XKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,553

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 reading109,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year111
Average per year7,553
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS52 XKA 35k53k72k91k109k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,175 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage103,976 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage96,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage88,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage78,171 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage71,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage64,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,277 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage46,163 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
PASS
Mileage45,868 miles
Since last MOT+11,179 miles
PASS
Mileage34,689 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

RegistrationKS52 XKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KS52 XKA

What car is KS52 XKA?

KS52 XKA is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KS52 XKA?

The last recorded mileage for KS52 XKA was 109,175 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS52 XKA passed its MOT?

KS52 XKA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2015.

Is KS52 XKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS52 XKA 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 KS52 XKA?

KS52 XKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.