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LB52 FVS

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 82,354 miles on the clock, averaging 5,384 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 LB52 FVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,384

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 reading82,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year5,384
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 FVS 28k41k55k69k82k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,354 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,343 miles
Since last MOT+16,350 miles
PASS
Mileage65,993 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage59,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,974 miles
Since last MOT+1,350 miles
PASS
Mileage58,624 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage56,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage54,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,991 miles
PASS
Mileage48,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage47,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage37,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,137 miles
PASS
Mileage27,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,599 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

RegistrationLB52 FVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 FVS

What car is LB52 FVS?

LB52 FVS is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB52 FVS?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 FVS was 82,354 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 FVS passed its MOT?

LB52 FVS has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2017.

Is LB52 FVS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB52 FVS 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 LB52 FVS?

LB52 FVS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.