2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · BG52 LKE
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 111,652 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG52 LKE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2016
- 111,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG52 LKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (BG52 LKE) between November 2005 and April 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents ”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
BG52 LKE Mileage History
- 25/11/200551,574 mi
- 02/01/200766,072 mi+14,498 mi
- 05/01/200871,905 mi+5,833 mi
- 13/01/200979,211 mi+7,306 mi
- 16/01/200979,211 mi
- 06/01/201085,391 mi+6,180 mi
- 17/01/201188,359 mi+2,968 mi
- 17/01/201188,359 mi
- 01/02/201288,756 mi+397 mi
- 02/02/201288,756 mi
- 11/04/201394,804 mi+6,048 mi
- 12/04/201394,804 mi
- 07/04/2014102,327 mi+7,523 mi
- 08/04/2014102,327 mi
- 14/04/2015105,921 mi+3,594 mi
- 16/04/2015105,923 mi+2 mi
- 21/04/2016111,652 mi+5,729 mi
- 22/04/2016111,652 mi
Average of roughly 5,773 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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