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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 87,649 miles on the clock, averaging 12,018 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 XSB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 87,649 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,548 |
| Average per year | 12,018 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 XSB |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| 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 XSB
What car is KV52 XSB?
KV52 XSB is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.
What is the mileage of KV52 XSB?
The last recorded mileage for KV52 XSB was 87,649 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KV52 XSB passed its MOT?
KV52 XSB has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2012.
Is KV52 XSB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV52 XSB 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 XSB?
KV52 XSB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.