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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 66,760 miles on the clock, averaging 3,983 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 SM02 PZD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 66,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,983 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SM02 PZD |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SM02 PZD
What car is SM02 PZD?
SM02 PZD is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 PZD?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 PZD was 66,760 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 PZD passed its MOT?
SM02 PZD has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2016.
Is SM02 PZD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 PZD 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 SM02 PZD?
SM02 PZD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.