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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 48,779 miles on the clock, averaging 3,559 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 GV52 PCZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,779 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 49 |
| Average per year | 3,559 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | GV52 PCZ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GV52 PCZ
What car is GV52 PCZ?
GV52 PCZ is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV52 PCZ?
The last recorded mileage for GV52 PCZ was 48,779 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV52 PCZ passed its MOT?
GV52 PCZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2018.
Is GV52 PCZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 PCZ 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 GV52 PCZ?
GV52 PCZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.