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EY52 OLE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 147,123 miles on the clock, averaging 8,827 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 EY52 OLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,827

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year8,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY52 OLE 48k73k97k122k147k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,123 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage138,809 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage131,036 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage121,212 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage116,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,742 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,655 miles
Since last MOT+12,760 miles
PASS
Mileage103,895 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,901 miles
Since last MOT+10,262 miles
PASS
Mileage93,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,639 miles
Since last MOT+12,149 miles
PASS
Mileage81,490 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage71,267 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,228 miles
Since last MOT+10,256 miles
PASS
Mileage60,972 miles
Since last MOT+13,274 miles
PASS
Mileage47,698 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

RegistrationEY52 OLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 OLE

What car is EY52 OLE?

EY52 OLE is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY52 OLE?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 OLE was 147,123 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 OLE passed its MOT?

EY52 OLE has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2017.

Is EY52 OLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY52 OLE 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 EY52 OLE?

EY52 OLE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.