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At a glance
This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 66,349 miles on the clock, averaging 4,838 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 YY52 VVE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 66,349 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,838 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YY52 VVE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About YY52 VVE
What car is YY52 VVE?
YY52 VVE is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.
What is the mileage of YY52 VVE?
The last recorded mileage for YY52 VVE was 66,349 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY52 VVE passed its MOT?
YY52 VVE has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2018.
Is YY52 VVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY52 VVE 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 YY52 VVE?
YY52 VVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.