2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · DX52 BUV
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 112,499 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 973cc
DX52 BUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 112,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DX52 BUV Mileage History
- 10/11/2023110,834 mi
- 06/11/2024111,998 mi+1,164 mi
- 06/11/2024111,999 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/2025112,498 mi+499 mi
- 14/11/2025112,499 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX52 BUV 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 (DX52 BUV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear Emissions unable to be completed because exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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