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AF04 RVC

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,222 mi
Last recorded81,222 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade split/slit

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade split/slit

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 81,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade split/slit

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wiper blade split/slit

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 79,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise corrosion to all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise perishing to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of corrosion to suspension and steering components

Fail 12 Sep 2024 79,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advise corrosion to all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise perishing to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of corrosion to suspension and steering components

Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,422 miles

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission test not possible (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Emissions not tested because too large whole on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,211 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 74,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 70,443 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,981 miles

Advanced cracking of inner walls of both rear and o.s.f tyres only just passed test.Recommend their replaced

Small exhaust blow

Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced cracking of inner walls of both rear and o.s.f tyres only just passed test.Recommend their replaced

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

N,s main beam bulb insecure aiming high

Small exhaust blow

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,599 miles

All tyres perished,advanced cracking to inside of all tyres

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system,plus small exhaust leak

N.s horn button not working

O.s parking brake cable fraying

Fail 27 Aug 2018 57,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

All tyres perished,advanced cracking to inside of all tyres

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system,plus small exhaust leak

N.s horn button not working

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O.s parking brake cable fraying

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 41,062 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,876 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,505 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 28,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,955 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 23,955 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,583 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,026 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,728 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 9,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 9,478 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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AF04 RVC 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 64.3%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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