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CP02 BSU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
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 1389cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 78,737 miles on the clock, averaging 4,488 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for CP02 BSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,488

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 reading78,737 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,488
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP02 BSU 17k32k48k63k79k '06'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage74,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage69,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage63,222 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage58,569 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage54,161 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage45,803 miles
Since last MOT+15,705 miles
PASS
Mileage30,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage27,108 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage23,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage21,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage20,744 miles
Since last MOT+1,419 miles
PASS
Mileage19,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,298 miles
PASS
Mileage17,027 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About CP02 BSU

What car is CP02 BSU?

CP02 BSU is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CP02 BSU?

The last recorded mileage for CP02 BSU was 78,737 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP02 BSU passed its MOT?

CP02 BSU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2020.

Is CP02 BSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP02 BSU 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 CP02 BSU?

CP02 BSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.