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SL52 PJV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 81,806 miles on the clock, averaging 12,350 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 SL52 PJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,806
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,350

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 reading81,806 miles
Reading date
Miles last year536
Average per year12,350
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL52 PJV 45k54k63k72k82k '05'08'07

Check SL52 PJV

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,806 miles
Since last MOT+536 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,270 miles
Since last MOT+13,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,566 miles
Since last MOT+16,026 miles
PASS
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage44,537 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

RegistrationSL52 PJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 PJV

What car is SL52 PJV?

SL52 PJV is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL52 PJV?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 PJV was 81,806 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 PJV passed its MOT?

SL52 PJV has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2008.

Is SL52 PJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 PJV 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 SL52 PJV?

SL52 PJV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.