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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 107,743 miles on the clock, averaging 7,301 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 MX52 VZA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,743 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,082 |
| Average per year | 7,301 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | MX52 VZA |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MX52 VZA
What car is MX52 VZA?
MX52 VZA is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MX52 VZA?
The last recorded mileage for MX52 VZA was 107,743 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX52 VZA passed its MOT?
MX52 VZA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2016.
Is MX52 VZA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX52 VZA 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 MX52 VZA?
MX52 VZA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.