2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · GV02 OWK
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 65,680 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV02 OWK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 65,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV02 OWK 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 (GV02 OWK) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2024 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
GV02 OWK Mileage History
- 19/08/202259,136 mi
- 22/08/202362,693 mi+3,557 mi
- 01/09/202362,701 mi+8 mi
- 04/09/202465,680 mi+2,979 mi
Average of roughly 3,199 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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