2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VU52 AYB
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 51,215 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 AYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 51,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 AYB 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 (VU52 AYB) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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 (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play exc play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ”.
VU52 AYB Mileage History
- 04/05/202340,661 mi
- 08/05/202444,932 mi+4,271 mi
- 10/05/202444,932 mi
- 03/09/202551,214 mi+6,282 mi
- 04/09/202551,215 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,513 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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