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SM52 UZS

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 13 (46% pass rate). It has 125,553 miles on the clock, averaging 6,519 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 UZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
46%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,519

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

Below average
Latest reading125,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,247
Average per year6,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 UZS 45k65k85k106k126k '05'18'13

Check SM52 UZS

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage120,306 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage115,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage109,677 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage103,737 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,719 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage98,005 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage92,181 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage85,479 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,386 miles
Since last MOT+12,084 miles
PASS
Mileage73,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage64,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,330 miles
Since last MOT+9,181 miles
PASS
Mileage55,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage45,395 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 UZS
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 UZS

What car is SM52 UZS?

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

What is the mileage of SM52 UZS?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 UZS was 125,553 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 UZS passed its MOT?

SM52 UZS has had 24 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (11 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 20 Mar 2018.

Is SM52 UZS ULEZ compliant?

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

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