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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 48,494 miles on the clock, averaging 1,339 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 YFD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,494 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,398 |
| Average per year | 1,339 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 | SN52 YFD |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SN52 YFD
What car is SN52 YFD?
SN52 YFD is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SN52 YFD?
The last recorded mileage for SN52 YFD was 48,494 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN52 YFD passed its MOT?
SN52 YFD has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2022.
Is SN52 YFD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 YFD 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 YFD?
SN52 YFD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.