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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 28,331 miles on the clock, averaging 227 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 EF02 UOL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 28,331 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20 |
| Average per year | 227 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | EF02 UOL |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About EF02 UOL
What car is EF02 UOL?
EF02 UOL is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EF02 UOL?
The last recorded mileage for EF02 UOL was 28,331 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF02 UOL passed its MOT?
EF02 UOL has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2023.
Is EF02 UOL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 UOL 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 EF02 UOL?
EF02 UOL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.