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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 102,026 miles on the clock, averaging 7,522 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 HX52 OBC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 102,026 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 21 |
| Average per year | 7,522 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | HX52 OBC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About HX52 OBC
What car is HX52 OBC?
HX52 OBC is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.
What is the mileage of HX52 OBC?
The last recorded mileage for HX52 OBC was 102,026 miles, recorded on 4 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HX52 OBC passed its MOT?
HX52 OBC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2016.
Is HX52 OBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX52 OBC 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 HX52 OBC?
HX52 OBC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.