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YK52 KRU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 61,918 miles on the clock, averaging 3,570 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 YK52 KRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,570

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,918 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,570
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YK52 KRU 14k26k38k50k62k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage58,258 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage54,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage50,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage44,710 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,701 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage40,016 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage34,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,804 miles
PASS
Mileage30,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,192 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage29,721 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage25,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage19,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage16,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage14,186 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage14,180 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

RegistrationYK52 KRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YK52 KRU

What car is YK52 KRU?

YK52 KRU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YK52 KRU?

The last recorded mileage for YK52 KRU was 61,918 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK52 KRU passed its MOT?

YK52 KRU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2019.

Is YK52 KRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK52 KRU 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 YK52 KRU?

YK52 KRU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.