2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DS51 BZA
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 42,909 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS51 BZA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2023
- 42,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS51 BZA 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 (DS51 BZA) between February 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DS51 BZA Mileage History
- 22/02/202242,848 mi
- 22/02/202242,848 mi
- 24/07/202342,909 mi+61 mi
- 24/07/202342,909 mi
Average of roughly 43 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
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