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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 108,150 miles on the clock, averaging 7,207 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 SL02 YLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,150 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 7,207 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL02 YLU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SL02 YLU
What car is SL02 YLU?
SL02 YLU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL02 YLU?
The last recorded mileage for SL02 YLU was 108,150 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL02 YLU passed its MOT?
SL02 YLU has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2015.
Is SL02 YLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 YLU 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 YLU?
SL02 YLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.