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BV02 XJB

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 80,488 miles on the clock, averaging 6,997 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 BV02 XJB

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,997

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

Below average
Latest reading80,488 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV02 XJB 16k32k48k64k80k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage72,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,822 miles
PASS
Mileage62,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,551 miles
PASS
Mileage533,245 miles
Since last MOT+489,549 miles
PASS
Mileage43,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage37,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage30,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,882 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage22,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
PASS
Mileage18,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage15,969 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

RegistrationBV02 XJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BV02 XJB

What car is BV02 XJB?

BV02 XJB is a green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BV02 XJB?

The last recorded mileage for BV02 XJB was 80,488 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV02 XJB passed its MOT?

BV02 XJB has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2015.

Is BV02 XJB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV02 XJB 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 BV02 XJB?

BV02 XJB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.