2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SB52 UKN
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 194,624 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB52 UKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/01/2026
- 194,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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SB52 UKN 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 (SB52 UKN) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SB52 UKN Mileage History
- 04/02/2023179,940 mi
- 14/02/2023179,956 mi+16 mi
- 31/01/2024185,407 mi+5,451 mi
- 11/02/2025190,487 mi+5,080 mi
- 24/01/2026194,624 mi+4,137 mi
Average of roughly 4,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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