2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KC52 VLS
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 48,516 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC52 VLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 48,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC52 VLS 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 (KC52 VLS) between April 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
KC52 VLS Mileage History
- 03/04/202443,568 mi
- 28/09/202444,240 mi+672 mi
- 28/09/202444,244 mi+4 mi
- 15/09/202548,516 mi+4,272 mi
- 17/09/202548,516 mi
Average of roughly 3,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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