2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YJ51 APA
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 73,598 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ51 APA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/06/2024
- 73,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ51 APA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Vauxhall Corsa (YJ51 APA) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (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 Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner w”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
YJ51 APA Mileage History
- 23/06/202265,307 mi
- 19/06/202369,308 mi+4,001 mi
- 14/06/202473,598 mi+4,290 mi
Average of roughly 4,195 miles per year across 3 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
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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