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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 90,503 miles on the clock, averaging 7,559 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 VO52 HWS
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 90,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,859 |
| Average per year | 7,559 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | VO52 HWS |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VO — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About VO52 HWS
What car is VO52 HWS?
VO52 HWS is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.
What is the mileage of VO52 HWS?
The last recorded mileage for VO52 HWS was 90,503 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VO52 HWS passed its MOT?
VO52 HWS has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2011.
Is VO52 HWS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO52 HWS 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 VO52 HWS?
VO52 HWS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.