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SD52 NLV

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 80,976 miles on the clock, averaging 11,227 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SD52 NLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,976
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,227

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading80,976 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,227
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD52 NLV 23k38k52k67k81k '05'11'08

Check SD52 NLV

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,976 miles
Since last MOT+21,262 miles
PASS
Mileage59,714 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage53,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage44,503 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage34,295 miles
Since last MOT+11,015 miles
PASS
Mileage23,280 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

RegistrationSD52 NLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SD52 NLV

What car is SD52 NLV?

SD52 NLV is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SD52 NLV?

The last recorded mileage for SD52 NLV was 80,976 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD52 NLV passed its MOT?

SD52 NLV has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Jan 2011.

Is SD52 NLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD52 NLV 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 SD52 NLV?

SD52 NLV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.