2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DF51 HDD
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 45,961 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF51 HDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 45,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF51 HDD 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 (DF51 HDD) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DF51 HDD Mileage History
- 12/12/202235,753 mi
- 07/12/202342,224 mi+6,471 mi
- 16/01/202545,603 mi+3,379 mi
- 30/03/202645,961 mi+358 mi
- 01/04/202645,961 mi
Average of roughly 3,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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