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SY52 LFL

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 123,734 miles on the clock, averaging 8,588 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SY52 LFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,588

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,568
Average per year8,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY52 LFL 31k54k78k101k124k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,734 miles
Since last MOT+12,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,166 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage105,851 miles
Since last MOT+1,552 miles
PASS
Mileage104,299 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,292 miles
Since last MOT+7,948 miles
PASS
Mileage96,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,893 miles
PASS
Mileage86,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage81,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,982 miles
Since last MOT+18,815 miles
PASS
Mileage54,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage51,817 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,737 miles
Since last MOT+12,205 miles
PASS
Mileage39,532 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,428 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage31,404 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

RegistrationSY52 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 LFL

What car is SY52 LFL?

SY52 LFL is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 LFL?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 LFL was 123,734 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 LFL passed its MOT?

SY52 LFL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2016.

Is SY52 LFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 LFL 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 SY52 LFL?

SY52 LFL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.