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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 39,692 miles on the clock, averaging 1,768 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 GY02 JYC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 39,692 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,779 |
| Average per year | 1,768 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | GY02 JYC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GY02 JYC
What car is GY02 JYC?
GY02 JYC is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY02 JYC?
The last recorded mileage for GY02 JYC was 39,692 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY02 JYC passed its MOT?
GY02 JYC has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2023.
Is GY02 JYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY02 JYC 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 GY02 JYC?
GY02 JYC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.