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SH52 XLA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 75,972 miles on the clock, averaging 6,688 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 SH52 XLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,688

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading75,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,781
Average per year6,688
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH52 XLA 25k38k51k63k76k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage71,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage65,636 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage59,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,040 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage48,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage39,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
PASS
Mileage31,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage25,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,327 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

RegistrationSH52 XLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 XLA

What car is SH52 XLA?

SH52 XLA is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH52 XLA?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 XLA was 75,972 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 XLA passed its MOT?

SH52 XLA has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2013.

Is SH52 XLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 XLA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 XLA?

SH52 XLA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.