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RX02 HGP

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 66,103 miles on the clock, averaging 3,412 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for RX02 HGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,412

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,103 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,412
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX02 HGP 15k27k40k53k66k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,103 miles
Since last MOT+9,906 miles
PASS
Mileage56,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage51,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,271 miles
PASS
Mileage46,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage42,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage38,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage35,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage32,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage30,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage30,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage27,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,023 miles
PASS
Mileage25,715 miles
Since last MOT+1,484 miles
PASS
Mileage24,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,231 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage22,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage20,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage17,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage14,574 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

RegistrationRX02 HGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RX02 HGP

What car is RX02 HGP?

RX02 HGP is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RX02 HGP?

The last recorded mileage for RX02 HGP was 66,103 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX02 HGP passed its MOT?

RX02 HGP has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2021.

Is RX02 HGP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX02 HGP 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 RX02 HGP?

RX02 HGP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.