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AJ04 PKU

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,881 mi
Last recorded36,881 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 PKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 36,881 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 36,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 28,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 26,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 25,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 25,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 24,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 24,861 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 23,325 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 23,325 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 22,334 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,712 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 21,712 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 18,101 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 18,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 16,859 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES. †NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BENT. †BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY FEATHERED ON INNER EDGES.

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 PKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ04 PKU, 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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AJ04 PKU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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