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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 74,884 miles on the clock, averaging 4,705 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 SV02 XUW
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 74,884 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,705 |
| 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 | SV02 XUW |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SV02 XUW
What car is SV02 XUW?
SV02 XUW is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SV02 XUW?
The last recorded mileage for SV02 XUW was 74,884 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV02 XUW passed its MOT?
SV02 XUW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2015.
Is SV02 XUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV02 XUW 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 SV02 XUW?
SV02 XUW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.