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SO02 BGK

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
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 118,682 miles on the clock, averaging 11,634 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SO02 BGK

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
11,634

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO02 BGK 37k57k78k98k119k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,682 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,137 miles
PASS
Mileage108,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage104,948 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,977 miles
PASS
Mileage93,517 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,379 miles
Since last MOT+13,539 miles
PASS
Mileage79,840 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,568 miles
Since last MOT+14,346 miles
PASS
Mileage65,222 miles
Since last MOT+14,912 miles
PASS
Mileage50,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,310 miles
Since last MOT+13,435 miles
PASS
Mileage36,875 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

RegistrationSO02 BGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SO02 BGK

What car is SO02 BGK?

SO02 BGK is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO02 BGK?

The last recorded mileage for SO02 BGK was 118,682 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO02 BGK passed its MOT?

SO02 BGK has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2012.

Is SO02 BGK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 BGK 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 SO02 BGK?

SO02 BGK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.