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ML02 BUU

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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 124,339 miles on the clock, averaging 5,530 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 ML02 BUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
5,530

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

Below average
Latest reading124,339 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year5,530
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML02 BUU 28k52k76k100k124k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,339 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage118,179 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage114,443 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage111,321 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,276 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
PASS
Mileage108,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage104,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage99,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,073 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage95,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage93,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage86,889 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage82,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage78,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,062 miles
PASS
Mileage73,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage68,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage63,225 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,215 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage53,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage50,152 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
PASS
Mileage38,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,110 miles
PASS
Mileage28,082 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

RegistrationML02 BUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About ML02 BUU

What car is ML02 BUU?

ML02 BUU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML02 BUU?

The last recorded mileage for ML02 BUU was 124,339 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML02 BUU passed its MOT?

ML02 BUU has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2022.

Is ML02 BUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML02 BUU 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 BUU?

ML02 BUU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.