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2002 VAUXHALL CORSA1.2L PETROL

FJ02 AEL

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2002 VAUXHALL CORSA — PETROL, 1199cc. This vehicle has 54,287 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/02/2026
Tax
SORN
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
1199cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 February 2025 at 54,287 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently achieved passes following immediate re-tests after failures. While the record shows failures just prior to successful tests, the lack of recorded defects on the passing tests suggests that minor issues or consumables are being rectified quickly without indicating deep-seated mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,262 miles per year. Between 11 February 2022 at 52,169 miles and 15 February 2024 at 52,409 miles, the car covered only 240 miles in a two-year period. This pattern indicates the vehicle sits stationary for long durations or is used only for very short-distance trips. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake fluid moisture rather than accumulated mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for corrosion, as low-mileage cars of this era are prone to hidden rust when left unused. Inspect the braking system for seized calipers or pitted discs, which frequently occur when vehicles are driven infrequently. Additionally, check the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or dry rot, as the age of these components exceeds their functional lifespan despite the low mileage.

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45
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jun 2026, 17:26
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 February 2025 at 54,287 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently achieved passes following immediate re-tests after failures. While the record shows failures just prior to successful tests, the lack of recorded defects on the passing tests suggests that minor issues or consumables are being rectified quickly without indicating deep-seated mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,262 miles per year. Between 11 February 2022 at 52,169 miles and 15 February 2024 at 52,409 miles, the car covered only 240 miles in a two-year period. This pattern indicates the vehicle sits stationary for long durations or is used only for very short-distance trips. Such low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake fluid moisture rather than accumulated mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for corrosion, as low-mileage cars of this era are prone to hidden rust when left unused. Inspect the braking system for seized calipers or pitted discs, which frequently occur when vehicles are driven infrequently. Additionally, check the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or dry rot, as the age of these components exceeds their functional lifespan despite the low mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (FJ02 AEL), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2022 to February 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Vauxhall has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 23 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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