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PL02 TPZ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 116,681 miles on the clock, averaging 8,182 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 PL02 TPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,182

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 reading116,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,632
Average per year8,182
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 TPZ 25k48k71k94k117k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage115,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,896 miles
PASS
Mileage113,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage109,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage103,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage95,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage88,420 miles
Since last MOT+16,704 miles
PASS
Mileage71,716 miles
FAIL
Mileage717,116 miles
Since last MOT+656,086 miles
PASS
Mileage61,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,946 miles
PASS
Mileage51,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,084 miles
Since last MOT+14,134 miles
PASS
Mileage36,950 miles
Since last MOT+11,970 miles
PASS
Mileage24,980 miles
Since last MOT+411 miles
PASS
Mileage24,569 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 TPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 TPZ

What car is PL02 TPZ?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 TPZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 TPZ was 116,681 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 TPZ passed its MOT?

PL02 TPZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2017.

Is PL02 TPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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