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MW02 XPV

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 84,985 miles on the clock, averaging 8,344 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for MW02 XPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,344

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,985 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,344
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW02 XPV 34k47k60k72k85k '05'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,985 miles
Since last MOT+11,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage71,574 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,573 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage67,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage58,682 miles
Since last MOT+411 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
PASS
Mileage49,242 miles
Since last MOT+14,862 miles
PASS
Mileage34,380 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

RegistrationMW02 XPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MW02 XPV

What car is MW02 XPV?

MW02 XPV is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MW02 XPV?

The last recorded mileage for MW02 XPV was 84,985 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW02 XPV passed its MOT?

MW02 XPV has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2011.

Is MW02 XPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW02 XPV 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 MW02 XPV?

MW02 XPV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.