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RN52 RLZ

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 49,957 miles on the clock, averaging 1,867 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for RN52 RLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
1,867

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,288
Average per year1,867
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN52 RLZ 22k29k36k43k50k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,957 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage47,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage45,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage42,724 miles
Since last MOT+1,566 miles
PASS
Mileage41,158 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
PASS
Mileage41,056 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
PASS
Mileage40,997 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
PASS
Mileage40,926 miles
Since last MOT+422 miles
PASS
Mileage40,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage36,854 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage35,040 miles
Since last MOT+1,499 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,541 miles
Since last MOT+1,480 miles
PASS
Mileage32,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage28,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage24,045 miles
Since last MOT+2,040 miles
PASS
Mileage22,005 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

RegistrationRN52 RLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RN52 RLZ

What car is RN52 RLZ?

RN52 RLZ is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN52 RLZ?

The last recorded mileage for RN52 RLZ was 49,957 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN52 RLZ passed its MOT?

RN52 RLZ has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2021.

Is RN52 RLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN52 RLZ 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 RN52 RLZ?

RN52 RLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.