2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YJ52 VNU
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 137,893 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2015.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ52 VNU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2014
- 137,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ52 VNU 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 (YJ52 VNU) between September 2006 and October 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”.
YJ52 VNU Mileage History
- 12/09/200649,002 mi
- 12/09/200649,002 mi
- 04/10/200761,028 mi+12,026 mi
- 05/10/200761,062 mi+34 mi
- 22/09/200878,208 mi+17,146 mi
- 21/09/200996,219 mi+18,011 mi
- 22/09/200996,226 mi+7 mi
- 27/09/2010105,650 mi+9,424 mi
- 06/10/2011116,536 mi+10,886 mi
- 11/10/2011116,539 mi+3 mi
- 20/10/2012118,975 mi+2,436 mi
- 23/10/2012118,977 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/2013132,115 mi+13,138 mi
- 17/10/2014137,893 mi+5,778 mi
Average of roughly 10,979 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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