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KE02 BAU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 60,293 miles on the clock, averaging 1,754 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 KE02 BAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,754

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,293 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,072
Average per year1,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE02 BAU 25k34k43k51k60k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,293 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage59,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage56,431 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,067 miles
PASS
Mileage54,347 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,335 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage50,218 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
PASS
Mileage49,908 miles
Since last MOT+570 miles
PASS
Mileage49,338 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage48,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage47,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage45,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,765 miles
PASS
Mileage43,946 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage42,501 miles
Since last MOT+1,200 miles
PASS
Mileage41,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage39,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage37,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage34,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage32,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage29,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage27,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage24,728 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

RegistrationKE02 BAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About KE02 BAU

What car is KE02 BAU?

KE02 BAU is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KE02 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for KE02 BAU was 60,293 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE02 BAU passed its MOT?

KE02 BAU has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2026.

Is KE02 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE02 BAU 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 KE02 BAU?

KE02 BAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.