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NJ02 NLY

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 34 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 16 (53% pass rate). It has 104,184 miles on the clock, averaging 4,080 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 NJ02 NLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,184
Last Mileage
Recorded
34
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 16 failed

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

16

MOT failures recorded

Out of 34 tests on record
4,080

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

Low mileage
Latest reading104,184 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,080
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ02 NLY 31k49k68k86k104k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 34 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,184 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage99,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,032 miles
PASS
Mileage95,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,009 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage89,161 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage83,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage78,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage74,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,935 miles
PASS
Mileage71,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage68,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,625 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage65,718 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage64,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,552 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage58,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage54,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage50,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage46,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage41,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage36,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage31,255 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

RegistrationNJ02 NLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NJ02 NLY

What car is NJ02 NLY?

NJ02 NLY is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ02 NLY?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 NLY was 104,184 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 NLY passed its MOT?

NJ02 NLY has had 34 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (18 passes, 16 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is NJ02 NLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ02 NLY 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 NJ02 NLY?

NJ02 NLY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.