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MT52 KNS

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 41,914 miles on the clock, averaging 3,191 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 MT52 KNS

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,914
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,191

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading41,914 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,336
Average per year3,191
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT52 KNS 10k18k26k34k42k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,914 miles
Since last MOT+18,336 miles
PASS
Mileage23,578 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
PASS
Mileage23,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,329 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
PASS
Mileage22,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,684 miles
Since last MOT+589 miles
PASS
Mileage22,095 miles
Since last MOT+800 miles
PASS
Mileage21,295 miles
Since last MOT+850 miles
PASS
Mileage20,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,047 miles
PASS
Mileage19,398 miles
Since last MOT+1,871 miles
PASS
Mileage17,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage14,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage10,023 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 KNS
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 KNS

What car is MT52 KNS?

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

What is the mileage of MT52 KNS?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 KNS was 41,914 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 KNS passed its MOT?

MT52 KNS has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2016.

Is MT52 KNS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 KNS 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 KNS?

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