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BG52 PKJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 132,949 miles on the clock, averaging 7,669 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 BG52 PKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,669

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,589
Average per year7,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG52 PKJ 60k78k97k115k133k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage130,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,360 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
PASS
Mileage119,277 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,358 miles
PASS
Mileage110,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage103,426 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,125 miles
PASS
Mileage94,280 miles
Since last MOT+12,044 miles
PASS
Mileage82,236 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage73,439 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage66,569 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,356 miles
PASS
Mileage62,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,169 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

RegistrationBG52 PKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BG52 PKJ

What car is BG52 PKJ?

BG52 PKJ is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BG52 PKJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG52 PKJ was 132,949 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG52 PKJ passed its MOT?

BG52 PKJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2017.

Is BG52 PKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG52 PKJ 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 BG52 PKJ?

BG52 PKJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.