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SL02 YLR

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 100,062 miles on the clock, averaging 8,777 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 YLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,062
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,777

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading100,062 miles
Reading date
Miles last year330
Average per year8,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 YLR 38k54k69k85k100k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,062 miles
Since last MOT+330 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,205 miles
PASS
Mileage88,527 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage82,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage79,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,741 miles
PASS
Mileage69,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,642 miles
Since last MOT+10,818 miles
PASS
Mileage58,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,189 miles
PASS
Mileage47,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,635 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage38,185 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 YLR
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 YLR

What car is SL02 YLR?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 YLR?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 YLR was 100,062 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 YLR passed its MOT?

SL02 YLR has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2013.

Is SL02 YLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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