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At a glance
This 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 88,492 miles on the clock, averaging 3,297 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 YJ02 GAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 88,492 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,297 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 | YJ02 GAE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YJ — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About YJ02 GAE
What car is YJ02 GAE?
YJ02 GAE is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Leeds in 2002.
What is the mileage of YJ02 GAE?
The last recorded mileage for YJ02 GAE was 88,492 miles, recorded on 21 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YJ02 GAE passed its MOT?
YJ02 GAE has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2024.
Is YJ02 GAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ02 GAE 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 YJ02 GAE?
YJ02 GAE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.