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GY52 MHA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 97,616 miles on the clock, averaging 6,964 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 GY52 MHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,964

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 MHA 28k46k63k80k98k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,616 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,614 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage96,011 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage94,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage90,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage80,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage65,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,979 miles
PASS
Mileage55,459 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage47,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage39,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,427 miles
PASS
Mileage28,156 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

RegistrationGY52 MHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GY52 MHA

What car is GY52 MHA?

GY52 MHA is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY52 MHA?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 MHA was 97,616 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 MHA passed its MOT?

GY52 MHA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2015.

Is GY52 MHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY52 MHA 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 GY52 MHA?

GY52 MHA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.