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AD53 DLN

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Has A Pet Basket, not allowing full inspection of Seat Belt.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 81,082 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Has A Pet Basket, not allowing full inspection of Seat Belt.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,531 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,171 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,093 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,295 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 67,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,319 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks appearing on walls and thread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,319 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks appearing on walls and thread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,372 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks appearing on outer wall and thread

Fail 21 Dec 2015 60,371 miles

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks appearing on outer wall and thread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,116 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,028 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 53,027 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,503 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,171 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 45,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,725 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,328 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 29 Dec 2007 39,579 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,093 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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AD53 DLN is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AD53 DLN, 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 AD53 DLN registered?

AD53 DLN is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is AD53 DLN safe to buy?

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