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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 70,277 miles on the clock, averaging 5,640 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 SM52 DSE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,640 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | SM52 DSE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 DSE
What car is SM52 DSE?
SM52 DSE is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 DSE?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 DSE was 70,277 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 DSE passed its MOT?
SM52 DSE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2013.
Is SM52 DSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 DSE 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 DSE?
SM52 DSE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.