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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 125,689 miles on the clock, averaging 8,280 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 HV52 GFO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 125,689 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24,241 |
| Average per year | 8,280 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | HV52 GFO |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About HV52 GFO
What car is HV52 GFO?
HV52 GFO is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.
What is the mileage of HV52 GFO?
The last recorded mileage for HV52 GFO was 125,689 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV52 GFO passed its MOT?
HV52 GFO has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 22 Mar 2019.
Is HV52 GFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV52 GFO 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 HV52 GFO?
HV52 GFO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.