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AD53 UOT

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,841 mi
Last recorded65,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 65,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both beam patterns weak

brake pipes rusty

general underneath corrosion

ns mirror damaged

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2025 65,831 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,819 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slight movement not insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,802 miles

minor oil leak

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,798 miles

both front drop link has play on limit

front exhaust has slight blow- rattling

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,953 miles

centre exhaust has slight leak

front exhaust touching gearbox- rattle noise

o/s/f cv joint worn

Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,491 miles

both front tyres worn

both front drop links worn

Fail 30 Aug 2019 57,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

both front drop links worn

both front tyres worn

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,372 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 45,284 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,429 miles

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Sep 2016 37,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,136 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 29,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 26,600 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 26,600 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,647 miles

both rear tyres just starting to perish and going out of shape inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,545 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,131 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,654 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 7,731 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 UOT is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOT, 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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AD53 UOT is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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