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CU02 LME

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 115,587 miles on the clock, averaging 8,097 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for CU02 LME

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,097

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,587 miles
Reading date
Miles last year76
Average per year8,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU02 LME 40k59k78k97k116k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,587 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage106,809 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage100,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage94,050 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,048 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage84,830 miles
Since last MOT+11,945 miles
PASS
Mileage72,885 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage70,773 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage64,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,646 miles
Since last MOT+15,557 miles
PASS
Mileage49,089 miles
Since last MOT+9,387 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,702 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

RegistrationCU02 LME
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About CU02 LME

What car is CU02 LME?

CU02 LME is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU02 LME?

The last recorded mileage for CU02 LME was 115,587 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU02 LME passed its MOT?

CU02 LME has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2014.

Is CU02 LME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU02 LME 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 CU02 LME?

CU02 LME is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.