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FL52 WHR

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 153,139 miles on the clock, averaging 5,938 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FL52 WHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,938

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year33
Average per year5,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL52 WHR 84k102k119k136k153k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,139 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,106 miles
Since last MOT+7,733 miles
PASS
Mileage145,373 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage140,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,791 miles
Since last MOT+362 miles
PASS
Mileage140,429 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage137,685 miles
Since last MOT+1,667 miles
PASS
Mileage136,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage131,587 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage124,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,232 miles
Since last MOT+9,105 miles
PASS
Mileage115,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage106,261 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,369 miles
Since last MOT+14,996 miles
PASS
Mileage84,373 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,372 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

RegistrationFL52 WHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FL52 WHR

What car is FL52 WHR?

FL52 WHR is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FL52 WHR?

The last recorded mileage for FL52 WHR was 153,139 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL52 WHR passed its MOT?

FL52 WHR has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2017.

Is FL52 WHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL52 WHR 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 FL52 WHR?

FL52 WHR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.