2002 Opel Corsa 1.2L Petrol · RO52 ENE
2002 Opel Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 92,227 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- OPEL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 ENE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 92,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO52 ENE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Opel Corsa (RO52 ENE) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress o”.
RO52 ENE Mileage History
- 20/09/200614,355 mi
- 20/02/200821,672 mi+7,317 mi
- 20/02/200821,672 mi
- 18/02/200928,082 mi+6,410 mi
- 22/02/201033,269 mi+5,187 mi
- 22/02/201033,269 mi
- 28/02/201138,873 mi+5,604 mi
- 07/03/201243,921 mi+5,048 mi
- 12/03/201243,921 mi
- 22/03/201346,570 mi+2,649 mi
- 28/03/201346,594 mi+24 mi
- 28/03/201452,448 mi+5,854 mi
- 01/04/201452,454 mi+6 mi
- 13/03/201556,675 mi+4,221 mi
- 16/03/201556,678 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/201660,419 mi+3,741 mi
- 21/03/201660,498 mi+79 mi
- 10/03/201764,831 mi+4,333 mi
- 13/03/201867,988 mi+3,157 mi
- 20/03/201867,995 mi+7 mi
- 11/04/201970,756 mi+2,761 mi
- 11/04/201970,756 mi
- 23/04/202073,728 mi+2,972 mi
- 25/03/202176,585 mi+2,857 mi
- 29/03/202279,068 mi+2,483 mi
- 29/03/202279,068 mi
- 29/03/202381,555 mi+2,487 mi
- 02/04/202484,624 mi+3,069 mi
- 01/04/202588,663 mi+4,039 mi
- 25/03/202692,227 mi+3,564 mi
Average of roughly 3,991 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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