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ML02 BYA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 63,455 miles on the clock, averaging 2,977 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 BYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,977

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

Low mileage
Latest reading63,455 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML02 BYA 31k39k47k55k63k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,455 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
PASS
Mileage62,663 miles
Since last MOT+804 miles
PASS
Mileage61,859 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage59,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage53,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage48,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,869 miles
PASS
Mileage45,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
PASS
Mileage39,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,747 miles
PASS
Mileage36,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage34,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,840 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 BYA
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 BYA

What car is ML02 BYA?

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

What is the mileage of ML02 BYA?

The last recorded mileage for ML02 BYA was 63,455 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML02 BYA passed its MOT?

ML02 BYA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2017.

Is ML02 BYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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