2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · OV52 SWZ
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 111,031 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV52 SWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 111,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 SWZ 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 (OV52 SWZ) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
OV52 SWZ Mileage History
- 09/03/2023100,341 mi
- 11/03/2024105,481 mi+5,140 mi
- 11/03/2024105,481 mi
- 14/03/2025110,977 mi+5,496 mi
- 25/03/2025111,031 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 5,227 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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