2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · HX02 FOJ
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 89,355 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX02 FOJ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 89,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX02 FOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (HX02 FOJ) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
HX02 FOJ Mileage History
- 14/03/200612,794 mi
- 12/03/200714,731 mi+1,937 mi
- 10/03/200816,884 mi+2,153 mi
- 10/03/200816,884 mi
- 03/03/200919,182 mi+2,298 mi
- 13/03/201022,355 mi+3,173 mi
- 13/03/201022,355 mi
- 28/02/201124,543 mi+2,188 mi
- 28/02/201124,543 mi
- 12/03/201227,045 mi+2,502 mi
- 02/03/201329,411 mi+2,366 mi
- 04/03/201329,411 mi
- 24/02/201439,776 mi+10,365 mi
- 24/02/201439,776 mi
- 23/02/201548,916 mi+9,140 mi
- 23/02/201548,916 mi
- 23/02/201656,784 mi+7,868 mi
- 23/02/201656,786 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/201759,402 mi+2,616 mi
- 07/03/201863,162 mi+3,760 mi
- 09/03/201863,204 mi+42 mi
- 21/03/201968,015 mi+4,811 mi
- 21/03/201968,015 mi
- 12/03/202072,834 mi+4,819 mi
- 17/03/202179,296 mi+6,462 mi
- 17/03/202179,296 mi
- 25/03/202281,181 mi+1,885 mi
- 23/03/202382,652 mi+1,471 mi
- 15/04/202485,429 mi+2,777 mi
- 15/04/202587,764 mi+2,335 mi
- 13/04/202689,355 mi+1,591 mi
Average of roughly 3,812 miles per year across 31 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: Good
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