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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 160,146 miles on the clock, averaging 11,989 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for CA02 RVF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,146 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,451 |
| Average per year | 11,989 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | CA02 RVF |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About CA02 RVF
What car is CA02 RVF?
CA02 RVF is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2002.
What is the mileage of CA02 RVF?
The last recorded mileage for CA02 RVF was 160,146 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA02 RVF passed its MOT?
CA02 RVF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2016.
Is CA02 RVF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA02 RVF 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 CA02 RVF?
CA02 RVF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.