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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 159,492 miles on the clock, averaging 9,407 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for KV52 VEM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,492 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,361 |
| Average per year | 9,407 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | KV52 VEM |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KV — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About KV52 VEM
What car is KV52 VEM?
KV52 VEM is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.
What is the mileage of KV52 VEM?
The last recorded mileage for KV52 VEM was 159,492 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KV52 VEM passed its MOT?
KV52 VEM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Aug 2019.
Is KV52 VEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV52 VEM 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 VEM?
KV52 VEM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.