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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 129,868 miles on the clock, averaging 6,634 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 ME02 RKX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,868 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,147 |
| Average per year | 6,634 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | ME02 RKX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ME — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About ME02 RKX
What car is ME02 RKX?
ME02 RKX is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ME02 RKX?
The last recorded mileage for ME02 RKX was 129,868 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ME02 RKX passed its MOT?
ME02 RKX has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 2 Aug 2018.
Is ME02 RKX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ME02 RKX 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 ME02 RKX?
ME02 RKX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.