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AF04 WJV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,390 mi
Last recorded157,390 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 157,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 155,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general wear on suspension joints

parking brake just met requirments

Fail 24 Feb 2017 155,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general wear on suspension joints

Pass 5 Apr 2016 153,724 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 153,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 147,390 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2014 135,073 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,707 miles

Advise front discs and pads in near future (imbalanced at 22%)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes binding especially the offside

Handbrake passed on lowest effort allowed at 16% (needs attention/servicing)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 121,707 miles

Advise front discs and pads in near future (imbalanced at 22%)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes binding especially the offside

Handbrake passed on lowest effort allowed at 16% (needs attention/servicing)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,195 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre tread starting to lift on insideedge

rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 108,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre tread starting to lift on insideedge

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,698 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 106,698 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 89,052 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 68,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,356 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 WJV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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