2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · RX02 KNW
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 66,465 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX02 KNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 66,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX02 KNW 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 (RX02 KNW) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 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 (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
RX02 KNW Mileage History
- 21/11/202361,532 mi
- 21/11/202361,532 mi
- 21/11/202465,057 mi+3,525 mi
- 22/11/202465,057 mi
- 09/05/202666,465 mi+1,408 mi
Average of roughly 2,002 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: Average
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