2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DE02 FMV
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 123,564 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE02 FMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 123,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE02 FMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (DE02 FMV) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE02 FMV Mileage History
- 15/11/2021116,217 mi
- 11/11/2022121,330 mi+5,113 mi
- 20/05/2025123,555 mi+2,225 mi
- 22/05/2025123,564 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,090 miles per year across 4 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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