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BW02 JKZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 49,143 miles on the clock, averaging 1,398 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 BW02 JKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
1,398

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

Low mileage
Latest reading49,143 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,847
Average per year1,398
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BW02 JKZ 34k37k41k45k49k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage49,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,847 miles
PASS
Mileage47,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,838 miles
PASS
Mileage45,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,458 miles
Since last MOT+898 miles
PASS
Mileage44,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,075 miles
PASS
Mileage43,485 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,466 miles
Since last MOT+988 miles
PASS
Mileage42,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage41,200 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage39,777 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage38,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage35,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage33,582 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

RegistrationBW02 JKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BW02 JKZ

What car is BW02 JKZ?

BW02 JKZ is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BW02 JKZ?

The last recorded mileage for BW02 JKZ was 49,143 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW02 JKZ passed its MOT?

BW02 JKZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 4 Nov 2017.

Is BW02 JKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW02 JKZ 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 BW02 JKZ?

BW02 JKZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.