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PE02 LHG

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 86,589 miles on the clock, averaging 8,262 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 PE02 LHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,262

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 reading86,589 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE02 LHG 27k42k57k72k87k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage76,803 miles
Since last MOT+10,558 miles
PASS
Mileage66,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,245 miles
Since last MOT+12,506 miles
PASS
Mileage53,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,739 miles
Since last MOT+11,063 miles
PASS
Mileage42,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage40,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,412 miles
PASS
Mileage35,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,298 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

RegistrationPE02 LHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PE02 LHG

What car is PE02 LHG?

PE02 LHG is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE02 LHG?

The last recorded mileage for PE02 LHG was 86,589 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE02 LHG passed its MOT?

PE02 LHG has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2013.

Is PE02 LHG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE02 LHG 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 PE02 LHG?

PE02 LHG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.