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YK52 YRV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 47,082 miles on the clock, averaging 3,133 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 YK52 YRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
3,133

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,082 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,133
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YK52 YRV 22k29k35k41k47k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage42,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage39,373 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
PASS
Mileage37,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage35,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage32,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage29,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage25,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,109 miles
PASS
Mileage22,406 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

RegistrationYK52 YRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYK — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YK52 YRV

What car is YK52 YRV?

YK52 YRV is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YK52 YRV?

The last recorded mileage for YK52 YRV was 47,082 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YK52 YRV passed its MOT?

YK52 YRV has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Dec 2013.

Is YK52 YRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YK52 YRV 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 YK52 YRV?

YK52 YRV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.