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YH52 GSU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 1200cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 64,551 miles on the clock, averaging 3,811 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 YH52 GSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,811

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 reading64,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,974
Average per year3,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YH52 GSU 14k27k39k52k65k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage62,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage60,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage57,784 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,765 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage54,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,298 miles
PASS
Mileage51,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage47,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage44,161 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage39,444 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,701 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage31,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage27,174 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage20,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage14,271 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

RegistrationYH52 GSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYH — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YH52 GSU

What car is YH52 GSU?

YH52 GSU is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.

What is the mileage of YH52 GSU?

The last recorded mileage for YH52 GSU was 64,551 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YH52 GSU passed its MOT?

YH52 GSU has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2019.

Is YH52 GSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YH52 GSU 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 YH52 GSU?

YH52 GSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.