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SL02 UCE

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 45,974 miles on the clock, averaging 1,923 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 SL02 UCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,923

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,127
Average per year1,923
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 UCE 12k20k29k37k46k '06'24'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
PASS
Mileage43,847 miles
Since last MOT+756 miles
PASS
Mileage43,091 miles
Since last MOT+520 miles
PASS
Mileage42,571 miles
Since last MOT+284 miles
PASS
Mileage42,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage38,842 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage36,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage33,627 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,625 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage31,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage29,169 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,168 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage27,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,046 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage24,893 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,892 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage22,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage14,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage11,515 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 UCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 UCE

What car is SL02 UCE?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 UCE?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 UCE was 45,974 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 UCE passed its MOT?

SL02 UCE has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2024.

Is SL02 UCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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