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FM52 UKZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 62,845 miles on the clock, averaging 4,063 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 FM52 UKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,063

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,845 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,063
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM52 UKZ 14k26k38k51k63k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage60,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage56,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,066 miles
PASS
Mileage52,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage49,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,212 miles
PASS
Mileage46,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,633 miles
PASS
Mileage42,875 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,158 miles
PASS
Mileage36,541 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage31,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage26,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage23,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage18,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage13,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,807 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

RegistrationFM52 UKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 UKZ

What car is FM52 UKZ?

FM52 UKZ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 UKZ?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 UKZ was 62,845 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 UKZ passed its MOT?

FM52 UKZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2018.

Is FM52 UKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 UKZ 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 FM52 UKZ?

FM52 UKZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.