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NL52 AKV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 79,153 miles on the clock, averaging 7,455 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for NL52 AKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,455

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading79,153 miles
Reading date
Miles last year424
Average per year7,455
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL52 AKV 27k40k53k66k79k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,153 miles
Since last MOT+424 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,729 miles
Since last MOT+11,612 miles
PASS
Mileage67,117 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,283 miles
PASS
Mileage59,833 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,831 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage54,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage48,891 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage39,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage35,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage27,106 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

RegistrationNL52 AKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NL52 AKV

What car is NL52 AKV?

NL52 AKV is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL52 AKV?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 AKV was 79,153 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 AKV passed its MOT?

NL52 AKV has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2013.

Is NL52 AKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL52 AKV 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 NL52 AKV?

NL52 AKV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.