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OE52 KYJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 98,815 miles on the clock, averaging 7,257 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 OE52 KYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,257

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year7,257
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OE52 KYJ 27k45k63k81k99k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,815 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage92,630 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage85,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,544 miles
Since last MOT+7,129 miles
PASS
Mileage78,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage70,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage64,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,177 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage61,118 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage54,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage45,575 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,571 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage36,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,377 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
PASS
Mileage26,671 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

RegistrationOE52 KYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 KYJ

What car is OE52 KYJ?

OE52 KYJ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OE52 KYJ?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 KYJ was 98,815 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 KYJ passed its MOT?

OE52 KYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2016.

Is OE52 KYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 KYJ 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 OE52 KYJ?

OE52 KYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.