2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MV02 HPO
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 59,453 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV02 HPO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2024
- 59,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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MV02 HPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (MV02 HPO) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
MV02 HPO Mileage History
- 09/03/202242,050 mi
- 09/03/202242,050 mi
- 16/02/202350,562 mi+8,512 mi
- 28/02/202459,453 mi+8,891 mi
Average of roughly 8,816 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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