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MK02 XAP

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 90,455 miles on the clock, averaging 7,415 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 MK02 XAP

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,415

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading90,455 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,415
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK02 XAP 30k45k60k75k90k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,455 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage78,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,357 miles
PASS
Mileage70,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,131 miles
PASS
Mileage63,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,794 miles
PASS
Mileage56,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage49,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage43,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage34,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,433 miles
PASS
Mileage29,991 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

RegistrationMK02 XAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MK02 XAP

What car is MK02 XAP?

MK02 XAP is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MK02 XAP?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 XAP was 90,455 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 XAP passed its MOT?

MK02 XAP has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2014.

Is MK02 XAP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK02 XAP 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 MK02 XAP?

MK02 XAP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.