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SB52 UML

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 125,952 miles on the clock, averaging 7,574 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 SB52 UML

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,574

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,899
Average per year7,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 UML 23k49k75k100k126k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage119,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage116,113 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,484 miles
PASS
Mileage112,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,649 miles
Since last MOT+19,634 miles
PASS
Mileage93,015 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,001 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,987 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage86,709 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage77,904 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage70,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,263 miles
Since last MOT+25,937 miles
PASS
Mileage44,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage40,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage36,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage31,031 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage23,153 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

RegistrationSB52 UML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 UML

What car is SB52 UML?

SB52 UML is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SB52 UML?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 UML was 125,952 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 UML passed its MOT?

SB52 UML has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2019.

Is SB52 UML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 UML 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 SB52 UML?

SB52 UML is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.