2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SM52 NVV
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 85,885 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2014.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 NVV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2013
- 85,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 NVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (SM52 NVV) between November 2005 and June 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
SM52 NVV Mileage History
- 21/11/200522,376 mi
- 30/11/200629,126 mi+6,750 mi
- 04/12/200629,127 mi+1 mi
- 23/11/200737,576 mi+8,449 mi
- 27/11/200845,394 mi+7,818 mi
- 29/11/200845,407 mi+13 mi
- 08/04/200947,350 mi+1,943 mi
- 03/04/201056,400 mi+9,050 mi
- 02/04/201164,325 mi+7,925 mi
- 02/04/201164,325 mi
- 07/04/201272,833 mi+8,508 mi
- 10/06/201385,885 mi+13,052 mi
- 10/06/201385,885 mi
Average of roughly 8,411 miles per year across 13 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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