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SM52 AWO

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 14 (48% pass rate). It has 131,057 miles on the clock, averaging 8,157 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SM52 AWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
48%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,157

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year8,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 AWO 22k49k76k104k131k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,057 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,035 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage120,446 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,262 miles
Since last MOT+10,210 miles
PASS
Mileage110,052 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage101,612 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,610 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage98,817 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,120 miles
PASS
Mileage93,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage85,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,512 miles
PASS
Mileage75,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,952 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage67,075 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage60,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,483 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,435 miles
Since last MOT+10,441 miles
PASS
Mileage49,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,994 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,940 miles
PASS
Mileage30,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage21,635 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

RegistrationSM52 AWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 AWO

What car is SM52 AWO?

SM52 AWO is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM52 AWO?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 AWO was 131,057 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 AWO passed its MOT?

SM52 AWO has had 27 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (13 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2019.

Is SM52 AWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 AWO 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 SM52 AWO?

SM52 AWO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.