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SO52 PXP

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourGreen
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 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 49,548 miles on the clock, averaging 4,903 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 SO52 PXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,903

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 reading49,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year4,903
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO52 PXP 21k28k35k42k50k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,548 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage41,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,201 miles
PASS
Mileage37,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage32,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage26,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage20,753 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

RegistrationSO52 PXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SO52 PXP

What car is SO52 PXP?

SO52 PXP is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO52 PXP?

The last recorded mileage for SO52 PXP was 49,548 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO52 PXP passed its MOT?

SO52 PXP has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2011.

Is SO52 PXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO52 PXP 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 SO52 PXP?

SO52 PXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.