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VU52 BKZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 84,457 miles on the clock, averaging 8,659 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 VU52 BKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,659

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,457 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 BKZ 30k43k57k71k84k '05'12'09

Check VU52 BKZ

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage76,422 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage68,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage59,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,977 miles
Since last MOT+15,288 miles
PASS
Mileage44,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,689 miles
Since last MOT+15,091 miles
PASS
Mileage29,598 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

RegistrationVU52 BKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVU — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VU52 BKZ

What car is VU52 BKZ?

VU52 BKZ is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VU52 BKZ?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 BKZ was 84,457 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 BKZ passed its MOT?

VU52 BKZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2012.

Is VU52 BKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU52 BKZ 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 VU52 BKZ?

VU52 BKZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.