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RK02 HJJ

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 117,266 miles on the clock, averaging 7,748 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 RK02 HJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,748

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 reading117,266 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,748
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK02 HJJ 39k58k78k98k117k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,266 miles
Since last MOT+10,876 miles
PASS
Mileage106,390 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage94,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,870 miles
Since last MOT+16,263 miles
PASS
Mileage78,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage74,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage69,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage62,869 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage57,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage53,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,005 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage46,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage38,867 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

RegistrationRK02 HJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RK02 HJJ

What car is RK02 HJJ?

RK02 HJJ is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RK02 HJJ?

The last recorded mileage for RK02 HJJ was 117,266 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK02 HJJ passed its MOT?

RK02 HJJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2016.

Is RK02 HJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK02 HJJ 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 RK02 HJJ?

RK02 HJJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.