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SL02 RJY

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 116,960 miles on the clock, averaging 8,276 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 SL02 RJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,276

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 reading116,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year8,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 RJY 33k54k75k96k117k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,960 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,951 miles
Since last MOT+17,628 miles
PASS
Mileage99,323 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage95,043 miles
Since last MOT+11,790 miles
PASS
Mileage83,253 miles
Since last MOT+14,145 miles
PASS
Mileage69,108 miles
Since last MOT+11,798 miles
PASS
Mileage57,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,310 miles
PASS
Mileage88,292 miles
Since last MOT+41,208 miles
PASS
Mileage47,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage43,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage38,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage33,356 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

RegistrationSL02 RJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 RJY

What car is SL02 RJY?

SL02 RJY is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL02 RJY?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 RJY was 116,960 miles, recorded on 17 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 RJY passed its MOT?

SL02 RJY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2016.

Is SL02 RJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 RJY 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 SL02 RJY?

SL02 RJY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.