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EU02 YHM

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 11 (52% pass rate). It has 114,828 miles on the clock, averaging 6,069 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for EU02 YHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,069

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

Below average
Latest reading114,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year6,069
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU02 YHM 35k55k75k95k115k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,828 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage108,880 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
PASS
Mileage102,669 miles
Since last MOT+13,658 miles
PASS
Mileage89,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,011 miles
Since last MOT+12,630 miles
PASS
Mileage76,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage67,868 miles
Since last MOT+335 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,533 miles
Since last MOT+14,115 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,049 miles
PASS
Mileage52,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,142 miles
PASS
Mileage51,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,082 miles
PASS
Mileage50,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,036 miles
PASS
Mileage49,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,148 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage47,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,978 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage35,452 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

RegistrationEU02 YHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EU02 YHM

What car is EU02 YHM?

EU02 YHM is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EU02 YHM?

The last recorded mileage for EU02 YHM was 114,828 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU02 YHM passed its MOT?

EU02 YHM has had 23 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (12 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2019.

Is EU02 YHM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU02 YHM 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 EU02 YHM?

EU02 YHM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.