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KV52 VUW

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 94,858 miles on the clock, averaging 5,946 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KV52 VUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,946

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,353
Average per year5,946
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 VUW 24k42k59k77k95k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage87,505 miles
Since last MOT+10,265 miles
PASS
Mileage77,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage71,723 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,638 miles
Since last MOT+712 miles
PASS
Mileage64,926 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage60,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,445 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage50,989 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,802 miles
Since last MOT+12,768 miles
PASS
Mileage38,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,123 miles
PASS
Mileage35,911 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,214 miles
PASS
Mileage27,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage23,843 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 VUW
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 VUW

What car is KV52 VUW?

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

What is the mileage of KV52 VUW?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 VUW was 94,858 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 VUW passed its MOT?

KV52 VUW has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2017.

Is KV52 VUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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