2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VK02 NGU
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 149,809 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK02 NGU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2014
- 149,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK02 NGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (VK02 NGU) between May 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
VK02 NGU Mileage History
- 15/05/200652,384 mi
- 15/05/200652,384 mi
- 22/05/200766,759 mi+14,375 mi
- 23/05/200766,759 mi
- 22/05/200881,307 mi+14,548 mi
- 22/05/200991,560 mi+10,253 mi
- 24/05/2010101,221 mi+9,661 mi
- 24/05/2011114,577 mi+13,356 mi
- 24/05/2011114,577 mi
- 25/05/2012135,009 mi+20,432 mi
- 25/05/2012135,009 mi
- 21/05/2013145,212 mi+10,203 mi
- 21/05/2013145,212 mi
- 23/05/2014149,803 mi+4,591 mi
- 04/09/2014149,809 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 11,729 miles per year across 15 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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