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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 42,673 miles on the clock, averaging 1,254 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 ML02 BTU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 42,673 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,254 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | ML02 BTU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About ML02 BTU
What car is ML02 BTU?
ML02 BTU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML02 BTU?
The last recorded mileage for ML02 BTU was 42,673 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML02 BTU passed its MOT?
ML02 BTU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2014.
Is ML02 BTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML02 BTU 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 ML02 BTU?
ML02 BTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.