2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DX52 XGB
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 102,965 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX52 XGB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2017
- 102,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX52 XGB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (DX52 XGB) between September 2005 and October 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
DX52 XGB Mileage History
- 26/09/200516,525 mi
- 11/01/200723,647 mi+7,122 mi
- 08/01/200829,965 mi+6,318 mi
- 05/01/200937,975 mi+8,010 mi
- 06/01/200937,975 mi
- 06/01/200937,975 mi
- 08/01/201046,964 mi+8,989 mi
- 08/01/201046,964 mi
- 07/01/201157,141 mi+10,177 mi
- 11/01/201157,282 mi+141 mi
- 06/01/201268,247 mi+10,965 mi
- 06/01/201268,247 mi
- 18/12/201277,036 mi+8,789 mi
- 27/12/201277,254 mi+218 mi
- 12/08/201381,309 mi+4,055 mi
- 12/08/201381,309 mi
- 14/08/201489,626 mi+8,317 mi
- 15/08/201489,626 mi
- 05/11/201598,430 mi+8,804 mi
- 06/11/201598,441 mi+11 mi
- 13/10/2016100,907 mi+2,466 mi
- 14/10/2017102,965 mi+2,058 mi
Average of roughly 7,174 miles per year across 22 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
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