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MT02 ECV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 72,246 miles on the clock, averaging 3,433 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 MT02 ECV

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,433

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 reading72,246 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT02 ECV 34k44k53k63k72k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage66,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage59,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage53,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage47,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage43,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,193 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage42,461 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage41,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage40,603 miles
Since last MOT+1,883 miles
PASS
Mileage38,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage36,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage34,176 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

RegistrationMT02 ECV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MT02 ECV

What car is MT02 ECV?

MT02 ECV is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT02 ECV?

The last recorded mileage for MT02 ECV was 72,246 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT02 ECV passed its MOT?

MT02 ECV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2017.

Is MT02 ECV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT02 ECV 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 MT02 ECV?

MT02 ECV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.