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SB52 UNL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 64,980 miles on the clock, averaging 3,436 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 SB52 UNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,980
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,436

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 reading64,980 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,436
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 UNL 16k28k40k53k65k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,980 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage61,619 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,598 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage51,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage45,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,732 miles
PASS
Mileage43,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,385 miles
PASS
Mileage41,900 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage40,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage37,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,866 miles
Since last MOT+773 miles
PASS
Mileage37,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,093 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage35,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,144 miles
PASS
Mileage33,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage31,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage27,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,562 miles
PASS
Mileage22,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage15,588 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 UNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 UNL

What car is SB52 UNL?

SB52 UNL is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SB52 UNL?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 UNL was 64,980 miles, recorded on 4 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 UNL passed its MOT?

SB52 UNL has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2020.

Is SB52 UNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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