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SL52 VVC

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 65,929 miles on the clock, averaging 3,167 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 SL52 VVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
3,167

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

Low mileage
Latest reading65,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 VVC 8k23k37k52k66k '05'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,929 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage63,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage58,580 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage53,298 miles
Since last MOT+718 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,580 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage51,566 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage48,457 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage45,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage41,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage36,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage33,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage29,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage26,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage22,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,980 miles
PASS
Mileage19,955 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage17,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage14,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage10,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage10,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage8,332 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 VVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 VVC

What car is SL52 VVC?

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

What is the mileage of SL52 VVC?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 VVC was 65,929 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 VVC passed its MOT?

SL52 VVC has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2024.

Is SL52 VVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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