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YM02 NPU

2002 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 81,419 miles on the clock, averaging 4,824 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 YM02 NPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,824

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,419 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM02 NPU 28k41k55k68k81k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage77,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage74,251 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,229 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
PASS
Mileage74,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
PASS
Mileage69,905 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,904 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage65,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,248 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage60,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,052 miles
Since last MOT+6,295 miles
PASS
Mileage53,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,757 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage47,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage40,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage34,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage34,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage31,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage27,687 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

RegistrationYM02 NPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About YM02 NPU

What car is YM02 NPU?

YM02 NPU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2002.

What is the mileage of YM02 NPU?

The last recorded mileage for YM02 NPU was 81,419 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM02 NPU passed its MOT?

YM02 NPU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2017.

Is YM02 NPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM02 NPU 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 YM02 NPU?

YM02 NPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.