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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 96,277 miles on the clock, averaging 4,906 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 SO02 RVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 96,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,107 |
| Average per year | 4,906 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | SO02 RVU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SO02 RVU
What car is SO02 RVU?
SO02 RVU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 RVU?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 RVU was 96,277 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 RVU passed its MOT?
SO02 RVU has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2017.
Is SO02 RVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 RVU 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 RVU?
SO02 RVU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.