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296 FYA

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,654 mi
Last recorded29,654 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296 FYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 27,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,173 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,818 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 15,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 8,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 6,551 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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296 FYA is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 296 FYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 296 FYA registered?

296 FYA is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is 296 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 296 FYA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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