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MT02 OSB

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 99,471 miles on the clock, averaging 5,245 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 MT02 OSB

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year5,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT02 OSB 44k58k72k86k99k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,471 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage99,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage95,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage88,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage81,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,269 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage74,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,619 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage70,408 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage65,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
PASS
Mileage62,666 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage54,910 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,385 miles
PASS
Mileage47,523 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage44,239 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,237 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 OSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MT02 OSB

What car is MT02 OSB?

MT02 OSB is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT02 OSB?

The last recorded mileage for MT02 OSB was 99,471 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT02 OSB passed its MOT?

MT02 OSB has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 24 Feb 2017.

Is MT02 OSB ULEZ compliant?

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

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