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AF04 WGV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,232 mi
Last recorded134,232 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 WGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 134,232 miles

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Nearside inner cv modified but still useable

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Offside front outer cv boot heavily deteriorated

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in nearside inner rack arm

Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,830 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 128,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,915 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

headlamp beam patterns poor

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2017 118,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

headlamp beam patterns poor

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,668 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,054 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 110,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 102,117 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 102,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 78,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 78,838 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,323 miles

both front tyres are worn very low on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2010 67,321 miles

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

both front tyres are worn very low on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,912 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,773 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 WGV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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