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MT52 KLZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 101,756 miles on the clock, averaging 9,114 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 MT52 KLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,114

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading101,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year134
Average per year9,114
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT52 KLZ 43k57k72k87k102k '06'12'08

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,756 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,622 miles
Since last MOT+8,018 miles
PASS
Mileage93,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
PASS
Mileage85,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,260 miles
PASS
Mileage76,435 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
PASS
Mileage66,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,909 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage59,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,436 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
PASS
Mileage55,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,585 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage42,695 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

RegistrationMT52 KLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MT52 KLZ

What car is MT52 KLZ?

MT52 KLZ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT52 KLZ?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 KLZ was 101,756 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 KLZ passed its MOT?

MT52 KLZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2012.

Is MT52 KLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 KLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MT52 KLZ?

MT52 KLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.