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CA52 FZR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 58,345 miles on the clock, averaging 9,423 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for CA52 FZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
9,423

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading58,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,423
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CA52 FZR 48k51k53k56k58k '06'07'07

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,345 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,341 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage48,049 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

RegistrationCA52 FZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CA52 FZR

What car is CA52 FZR?

CA52 FZR is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CA52 FZR?

The last recorded mileage for CA52 FZR was 58,345 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA52 FZR passed its MOT?

CA52 FZR has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Mar 2007.

Is CA52 FZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 FZR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA52 FZR?

CA52 FZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.