Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 103,865 miles on the clock, averaging 7,711 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 RV02 LYO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 103,865 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,711 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RV02 LYO |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RV02 LYO
What car is RV02 LYO?
RV02 LYO is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RV02 LYO?
The last recorded mileage for RV02 LYO was 103,865 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV02 LYO passed its MOT?
RV02 LYO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2015.
Is RV02 LYO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV02 LYO 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 RV02 LYO?
RV02 LYO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.