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PE02 MPU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 153,394 miles on the clock, averaging 8,725 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 MPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,725

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,394 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,725
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE02 MPU 51k76k102k128k153k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,394 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage146,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,285 miles
PASS
Mileage143,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,740 miles
Since last MOT+1,666 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage140,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage126,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,398 miles
Since last MOT+11,711 miles
PASS
Mileage114,687 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,655 miles
PASS
Mileage102,885 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,725 miles
Since last MOT+13,244 miles
PASS
Mileage89,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,481 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage81,087 miles
Since last MOT+14,561 miles
PASS
Mileage66,526 miles
Since last MOT+15,927 miles
PASS
Mileage50,599 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 MPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PE02 MPU

What car is PE02 MPU?

PE02 MPU is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE02 MPU?

The last recorded mileage for PE02 MPU was 153,394 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE02 MPU passed its MOT?

PE02 MPU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2018.

Is PE02 MPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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