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AG53 BGY

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,780 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 104,588 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,738 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,367 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,260 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges but not to excess.

both rear tyres worn slightly out off shape but not to excess

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,882 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 60,768 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 45,824 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 45,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,476 miles

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 36,476 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,481 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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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AG53 BGY is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AG53 BGY, 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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AG53 BGY is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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