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AJ04 NLV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,592 mi
Last recorded46,592 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 NLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 46,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 46,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front pipe flexy and box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn lumpy on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 33,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tailgate struts not holing tailgate up

Fail 6 May 2022 33,383 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front flexy and center box deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2020 28,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front flexy and center box deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,375 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2018 22,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,619 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,420 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 8,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,372 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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AJ04 NLV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AJ04 NLV, 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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What year was AJ04 NLV registered?

AJ04 NLV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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