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PX52 TBV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 79,717 miles on the clock, averaging 6,084 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 PX52 TBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,084

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 reading79,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,535
Average per year6,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX52 TBV 12k29k46k63k80k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,717 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage77,182 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,425 miles
PASS
Mileage66,756 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage60,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage52,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage43,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage41,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage34,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage31,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,089 miles
Since last MOT+18,607 miles
PASS
Mileage12,482 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

RegistrationPX52 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PX52 TBV

What car is PX52 TBV?

PX52 TBV is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX52 TBV?

The last recorded mileage for PX52 TBV was 79,717 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX52 TBV passed its MOT?

PX52 TBV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2017.

Is PX52 TBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX52 TBV 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 PX52 TBV?

PX52 TBV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.