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KV52 UMX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 115,201 miles on the clock, averaging 4,025 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 KV52 UMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
4,025

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 reading115,201 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,025
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 UMX 45k63k80k98k115k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,201 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
PASS
Mileage114,975 miles
Since last MOT+995 miles
PASS
Mileage113,980 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,974 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage112,439 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage109,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,259 miles
PASS
Mileage109,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,300 miles
Since last MOT+945 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,296 miles
PASS
Mileage107,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage103,002 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage94,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage89,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,368 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,534 miles
Since last MOT+11,266 miles
PASS
Mileage69,268 miles
Since last MOT+12,252 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,999 miles
PASS
Mileage45,017 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,016 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

RegistrationKV52 UMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KV52 UMX

What car is KV52 UMX?

KV52 UMX is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KV52 UMX?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 UMX was 115,201 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 UMX passed its MOT?

KV52 UMX has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2024.

Is KV52 UMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV52 UMX 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 KV52 UMX?

KV52 UMX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.