2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · CU02 LLC
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2002. Recorded mileage 89,208 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU02 LLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/06/2025
- 89,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU02 LLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (CU02 LLC) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
CU02 LLC Mileage History
- 07/06/202283,623 mi
- 16/06/202283,656 mi+33 mi
- 12/06/202385,180 mi+1,524 mi
- 18/06/202486,514 mi+1,334 mi
- 11/06/202589,208 mi+2,694 mi
Average of roughly 1,854 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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