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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 72,587 miles on the clock, averaging 5,569 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 SB52 UMO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 72,587 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,569 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SB52 UMO |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SB52 UMO
What car is SB52 UMO?
SB52 UMO is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SB52 UMO?
The last recorded mileage for SB52 UMO was 72,587 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB52 UMO passed its MOT?
SB52 UMO has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2014.
Is SB52 UMO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 UMO 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 UMO?
SB52 UMO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.