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AF04 RSV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,749 mi
Last recorded180,749 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 180,749 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 180,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 177,866 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 173,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,345 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 142,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,669 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 124,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,387 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 99,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,328 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,645 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,173 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

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

Offside rear tyre down to 3mm

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 RSV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc 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 AF04 RSV, 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 RSV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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