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AD04 WVE

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,092 mi
Last recorded103,092 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 WVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 103,092 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,730 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 97,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 93,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,650 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil light on when engine at idle oil level at max

Fail 16 Jul 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil light on when engine at idle oil level at max

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a split on the inner sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2017 86,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a split on the inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,638 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 84,620 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,535 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,175 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 56,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,685 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,532 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished between tread bars

o/s/r tyre slightly uneven tyre wear

Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,433 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perished between tread bars

o/s/r tyre slightly uneven tyre wear

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,061 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,523 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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AD04 WVE is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD04 WVE, 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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AD04 WVE is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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