2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YK02 XDP
2002 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 139,062 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK02 XDP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2023
- 139,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK02 XDP 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 (YK02 XDP) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Steering column universal joint insecure AT BASE BY STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
YK02 XDP Mileage History
- 19/08/2022137,791 mi
- 04/10/2022137,979 mi+188 mi
- 03/10/2023139,062 mi+1,083 mi
Average of roughly 1,132 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: Poor
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