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PL02 NRZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1248cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1248cc
ColourSilver
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 1248cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 145,225 miles on the clock, averaging 9,782 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 NRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,782

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,023
Average per year9,782
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 NRZ 53k76k99k122k145k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,225 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage137,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage130,802 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,799 miles
Since last MOT+13,687 miles
PASS
Mileage117,112 miles
Since last MOT+13,148 miles
PASS
Mileage103,964 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,950 miles
Since last MOT+21,428 miles
PASS
Mileage82,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage75,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage68,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage61,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage52,964 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 NRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1248cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 NRZ

What car is PL02 NRZ?

PL02 NRZ is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1248cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 NRZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 NRZ was 145,225 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 NRZ passed its MOT?

PL02 NRZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2016.

Is PL02 NRZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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