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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 156,395 miles on the clock, averaging 8,638 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 GL52 YUA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 156,395 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,061 |
| Average per year | 8,638 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GL52 YUA |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GL52 YUA
What car is GL52 YUA?
GL52 YUA is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL52 YUA?
The last recorded mileage for GL52 YUA was 156,395 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL52 YUA passed its MOT?
GL52 YUA has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2018.
Is GL52 YUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 YUA 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 GL52 YUA?
GL52 YUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.