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FA52 CUK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
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 1229cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 86,360 miles on the clock, averaging 9,847 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 FA52 CUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,847

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 reading86,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,847
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FA52 CUK 18k35k52k69k86k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,360 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,358 miles
Since last MOT+12,283 miles
PASS
Mileage74,075 miles
Since last MOT+12,586 miles
PASS
Mileage61,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,489 miles
Since last MOT+10,065 miles
PASS
Mileage51,424 miles
Since last MOT+12,574 miles
PASS
Mileage38,850 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,715 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage22,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage17,641 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

RegistrationFA52 CUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FA52 CUK

What car is FA52 CUK?

FA52 CUK is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FA52 CUK?

The last recorded mileage for FA52 CUK was 86,360 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA52 CUK passed its MOT?

FA52 CUK has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2013.

Is FA52 CUK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA52 CUK 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 FA52 CUK?

FA52 CUK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.