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SM52 PZC

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 50,468 miles on the clock, averaging 3,403 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 SM52 PZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,403

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,468 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 PZC 9k19k30k40k50k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,468 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage48,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,507 miles
PASS
Mileage46,964 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage41,168 miles
PASS
PASS
PASS
Mileage30,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage27,626 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage23,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,746 miles
PASS
Mileage19,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage13,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage8,960 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 PZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 PZC

What car is SM52 PZC?

SM52 PZC is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM52 PZC?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 PZC was 50,468 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 PZC passed its MOT?

SM52 PZC has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2018.

Is SM52 PZC ULEZ compliant?

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

SM52 PZC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.