2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · GY02 UPZ
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2002. Recorded mileage 58,271 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY02 UPZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 58,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY02 UPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (GY02 UPZ) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GY02 UPZ Mileage History
- 15/05/200627,066 mi
- 09/05/200727,894 mi+828 mi
- 30/05/200829,927 mi+2,033 mi
- 27/05/200931,588 mi+1,661 mi
- 01/06/201032,865 mi+1,277 mi
- 24/05/201134,037 mi+1,172 mi
- 23/05/201235,002 mi+965 mi
- 28/05/201335,867 mi+865 mi
- 30/05/201436,679 mi+812 mi
- 28/05/201537,300 mi+621 mi
- 20/05/201637,947 mi+647 mi
- 16/05/201738,465 mi+518 mi
- 24/05/201838,847 mi+382 mi
- 29/05/201939,229 mi+382 mi
- 05/06/202039,664 mi+435 mi
- 08/06/202039,680 mi+16 mi
- 02/06/202142,669 mi+2,989 mi
- 06/06/202245,757 mi+3,088 mi
- 05/06/202348,305 mi+2,548 mi
- 06/06/202348,305 mi
- 03/06/202450,985 mi+2,680 mi
- 03/06/202450,985 mi
- 02/06/202554,291 mi+3,306 mi
- 02/06/202554,291 mi
- 29/05/202658,259 mi+3,968 mi
- 01/06/202658,271 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,557 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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