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AE54 XEP

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,449 mi
Last recorded105,449 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,449 miles

Knocking heard from steering, no significant play detected

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,442 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front, rear & repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Knocking heard from steering, no significant play detected

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,126 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 95,126 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 88,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) especially at nearside ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 88,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both ends of centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) especially at nearside ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,642 miles

Play in inner steering joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 75,749 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,537 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,928 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,762 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,619 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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AE54 XEP is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE54 XEP, 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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AE54 XEP is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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