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WP52 FHW

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 102,978 miles on the clock, averaging 8,728 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 WP52 FHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
8,728

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year144
Average per year8,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP52 FHW 22k43k63k83k103k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,978 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage94,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage90,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,052 miles
PASS
Mileage82,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage74,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage65,144 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage55,412 miles
Since last MOT+15,958 miles
PASS
Mileage39,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,454 miles
Since last MOT+10,232 miles
PASS
Mileage29,222 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage22,477 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

RegistrationWP52 FHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WP52 FHW

What car is WP52 FHW?

WP52 FHW is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WP52 FHW?

The last recorded mileage for WP52 FHW was 102,978 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP52 FHW passed its MOT?

WP52 FHW has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2015.

Is WP52 FHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP52 FHW 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 WP52 FHW?

WP52 FHW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.