Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2000 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 117,159 miles on the clock, averaging 6,593 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 MW52 YYZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,159 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,593 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | MW52 YYZ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2000 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MW52 YYZ
What car is MW52 YYZ?
MW52 YYZ is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2000.
What is the mileage of MW52 YYZ?
The last recorded mileage for MW52 YYZ was 117,159 miles, recorded on 28 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW52 YYZ passed its MOT?
MW52 YYZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2016.
Is MW52 YYZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 YYZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2000, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MW52 YYZ?
MW52 YYZ is approximately 26 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.