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PL02 FZS

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 91,411 miles on the clock, averaging 5,759 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 PL02 FZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,759

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 reading91,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,932
Average per year5,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 FZS 28k44k59k75k91k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage82,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage79,300 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,265 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage74,631 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,229 miles
Since last MOT+12,974 miles
PASS
Mileage64,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage59,346 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage54,580 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage47,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage41,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage34,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage27,557 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

RegistrationPL02 FZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 FZS

What car is PL02 FZS?

PL02 FZS is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 FZS?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 FZS was 91,411 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 FZS passed its MOT?

PL02 FZS has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2017.

Is PL02 FZS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 FZS 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 PL02 FZS?

PL02 FZS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.