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PE52 UCG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 118,396 miles on the clock, averaging 8,476 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 PE52 UCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,476

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,396 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,476
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 UCG 13k39k66k92k118k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage112,766 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage107,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage102,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage98,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage96,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,157 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
PASS
Mileage95,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage86,457 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,427 miles
Since last MOT+12,269 miles
PASS
Mileage74,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,158 miles
Since last MOT+11,978 miles
PASS
Mileage62,180 miles
Since last MOT+12,554 miles
PASS
Mileage49,626 miles
Since last MOT+12,464 miles
PASS
Mileage37,162 miles
Since last MOT+11,609 miles
PASS
Mileage25,553 miles
Since last MOT+12,421 miles
PASS
Mileage13,132 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

RegistrationPE52 UCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 UCG

What car is PE52 UCG?

PE52 UCG is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE52 UCG?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 UCG was 118,396 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 UCG passed its MOT?

PE52 UCG has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2018.

Is PE52 UCG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE52 UCG 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 PE52 UCG?

PE52 UCG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.