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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 120,797 miles on the clock, averaging 8,534 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 LW02 SXV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,797 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,534 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | LW02 SXV |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LW — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About LW02 SXV
What car is LW02 SXV?
LW02 SXV is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2002.
What is the mileage of LW02 SXV?
The last recorded mileage for LW02 SXV was 120,797 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LW02 SXV passed its MOT?
LW02 SXV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2015.
Is LW02 SXV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW02 SXV 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 LW02 SXV?
LW02 SXV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.