2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · RN51 GKV
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 48,034 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN51 GKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 48,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN51 GKV 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 (RN51 GKV) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RN51 GKV Mileage History
- 25/10/202346,413 mi
- 30/10/202447,227 mi+814 mi
- 30/10/202447,227 mi
- 03/11/202548,034 mi+807 mi
- 03/11/202548,034 mi
Average of roughly 800 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: Below Average
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