2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · LV52 ZGE
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 76,950 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2019.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV52 ZGE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2018
- 76,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV52 ZGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (LV52 ZGE) between November 2006 and February 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
LV52 ZGE Mileage History
- 18/11/200629,132 mi
- 31/03/200841,228 mi+12,096 mi
- 22/04/200942,972 mi+1,744 mi
- 26/04/201045,746 mi+2,774 mi
- 28/04/201148,136 mi+2,390 mi
- 23/04/201258,401 mi+10,265 mi
- 24/04/201258,421 mi+20 mi
- 05/03/201461,095 mi+2,674 mi
- 27/02/201561,167 mi+72 mi
- 25/02/201669,655 mi+8,488 mi
- 24/02/201773,998 mi+4,343 mi
- 24/02/201773,998 mi
- 23/02/201876,950 mi+2,952 mi
- 23/02/201876,950 mi
Average of roughly 4,244 miles per year across 14 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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