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YM52 VUR

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 128,771 miles on the clock, averaging 8,186 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 YM52 VUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,771
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,186

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,771 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,333
Average per year8,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 VUR 27k52k78k103k129k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,333 miles
PASS
Mileage125,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage121,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage117,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage112,233 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage105,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,848 miles
PASS
Mileage96,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,995 miles
PASS
Mileage89,866 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,751 miles
Since last MOT+15,160 miles
PASS
Mileage74,591 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,460 miles
Since last MOT+12,270 miles
PASS
Mileage62,190 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,712 miles
Since last MOT+15,694 miles
PASS
Mileage46,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,457 miles
PASS
Mileage36,561 miles
Since last MOT+10,040 miles
PASS
Mileage26,521 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

RegistrationYM52 VUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 VUR

What car is YM52 VUR?

YM52 VUR is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM52 VUR?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 VUR was 128,771 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 VUR passed its MOT?

YM52 VUR has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2018.

Is YM52 VUR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM52 VUR 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 YM52 VUR?

YM52 VUR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.