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SN52 UWM

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 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 106,028 miles on the clock, averaging 5,742 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 SN52 UWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,742

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

Below average
Latest reading106,028 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,742
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 UWM 26k46k66k86k106k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,028 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,705 miles
PASS
Mileage98,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage94,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage90,350 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,315 miles
Since last MOT+975 miles
PASS
Mileage89,340 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,338 miles
Since last MOT+753 miles
PASS
Mileage88,585 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,164 miles
PASS
Mileage87,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage83,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,599 miles
Since last MOT+10,422 miles
PASS
Mileage73,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage65,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage57,468 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,444 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage50,089 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,077 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage39,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage31,127 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage26,225 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,194 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 UWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 UWM

What car is SN52 UWM?

SN52 UWM is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 UWM?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 UWM was 106,028 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 UWM passed its MOT?

SN52 UWM has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2020.

Is SN52 UWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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