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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 164,744 miles on the clock, averaging 9,865 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 SH52 MXC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,744 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 61,382 |
| Average per year | 9,865 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | SH52 MXC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SH52 MXC
What car is SH52 MXC?
SH52 MXC is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SH52 MXC?
The last recorded mileage for SH52 MXC was 164,744 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH52 MXC passed its MOT?
SH52 MXC has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2019.
Is SH52 MXC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 MXC 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 SH52 MXC?
SH52 MXC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.