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YS52 WHU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
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 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 77,617 miles on the clock, averaging 7,078 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YS52 WHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,078

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,617 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,078
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YS52 WHU 17k32k47k63k78k '05'14'10

Check YS52 WHU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,539 miles
PASS
Mileage72,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage65,105 miles
Since last MOT+13,592 miles
PASS
Mileage51,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage42,389 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage33,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage28,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage17,366 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

RegistrationYS52 WHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YS52 WHU

What car is YS52 WHU?

YS52 WHU is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YS52 WHU?

The last recorded mileage for YS52 WHU was 77,617 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS52 WHU passed its MOT?

YS52 WHU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2014.

Is YS52 WHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS52 WHU 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 YS52 WHU?

YS52 WHU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.