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AF04 NUW

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,806 mi
Last recorded103,806 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside steering rack gator twisted

Offside wing mirror damaged

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

Slight coolant residue around water pump

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 2 Oct 2020 103,806 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside steering rack gator twisted

Offside wing mirror damaged

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

Slight coolant residue around water pump

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,279 miles

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

Offside steering rack gator twisted

offside wing mirror casing damaged

rear wiper defective

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,197 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 100,171 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 100,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Emissions just passed plate value

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,920 miles

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cover sills fitted to door sils restricting testers view

Fail 4 Aug 2015 82,645 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cover sills fitted to door sils restricting testers view

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,112 miles

hand brake cables could do with lubricating

steering rack end joints have play

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 69,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

both wiper blades poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,969 miles

horn switch faulty

Fail 27 Jul 2009 56,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

horn switch faulty

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,400 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,400 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,515 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 46,515 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

puncture in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,685 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 38,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AF04 NUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF04 NUW, 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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AF04 NUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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