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CV52 TZE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 7 (50% pass rate). It has 73,764 miles on the clock, averaging 3,357 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 CV52 TZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,357

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 reading73,764 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,111
Average per year3,357
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV52 TZE 41k49k57k65k74k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,653 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,646 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,642 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage67,929 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,914 miles
Since last MOT+11,199 miles
PASS
Mileage56,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage52,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage47,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,694 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,613 miles
PASS
Mileage49,150 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage40,634 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

RegistrationCV52 TZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CV52 TZE

What car is CV52 TZE?

CV52 TZE is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CV52 TZE?

The last recorded mileage for CV52 TZE was 73,764 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV52 TZE passed its MOT?

CV52 TZE has had 14 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (7 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2016.

Is CV52 TZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV52 TZE 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 CV52 TZE?

CV52 TZE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.