2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KV52 VYM
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 63,968 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV52 VYM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 63,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV52 VYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (KV52 VYM) between January 2023 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
KV52 VYM Mileage History
- 05/01/202362,569 mi
- 03/01/202463,968 mi+1,399 mi
Average of roughly 1,408 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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