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SH02 ETU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 84,194 miles on the clock, averaging 6,782 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH02 ETU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,782

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,876
Average per year6,782
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH02 ETU 44k54k64k74k84k '06'12'10

Check SH02 ETU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage79,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage74,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage67,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage59,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage51,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage43,861 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

RegistrationSH02 ETU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SH02 ETU

What car is SH02 ETU?

SH02 ETU is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH02 ETU?

The last recorded mileage for SH02 ETU was 84,194 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH02 ETU passed its MOT?

SH02 ETU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2012.

Is SH02 ETU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH02 ETU 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 SH02 ETU?

SH02 ETU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.