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KV52 VLE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 94,756 miles on the clock, averaging 4,459 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 VLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
4,459

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,007
Average per year4,459
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 VLE 40k54k67k81k95k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage90,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,299 miles
PASS
Mileage80,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage78,541 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,538 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage73,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage71,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage67,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage60,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage56,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage50,599 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage46,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage39,985 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 VLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
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 VLE

What car is KV52 VLE?

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

What is the mileage of KV52 VLE?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 VLE was 94,756 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 VLE passed its MOT?

KV52 VLE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2018.

Is KV52 VLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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