2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KF52 JZT
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 45,873 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF52 JZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2024
- 45,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF52 JZT 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 (KF52 JZT) between November 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
KF52 JZT Mileage History
- 26/11/202241,095 mi
- 02/03/202445,575 mi+4,480 mi
- 25/04/202445,864 mi+289 mi
- 18/05/202445,873 mi+9 mi
- 18/05/202445,873 mi
Average of roughly 3,237 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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