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SN52 MXL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 67,547 miles on the clock, averaging 3,564 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 SN52 MXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,564

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 reading67,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,926
Average per year3,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 MXL 14k27k41k54k68k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage62,621 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage60,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage56,493 miles
Since last MOT+1,700 miles
PASS
Mileage54,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage53,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage48,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage44,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,203 miles
PASS
Mileage41,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,397 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage38,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage34,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage31,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage27,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,776 miles
Since last MOT+10,369 miles
PASS
Mileage17,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage14,006 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,003 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

RegistrationSN52 MXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 MXL

What car is SN52 MXL?

SN52 MXL is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 MXL?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 MXL was 67,547 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 MXL passed its MOT?

SN52 MXL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2021.

Is SN52 MXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 MXL 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 SN52 MXL?

SN52 MXL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.