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AJ04 URV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,761 mi
Last recorded98,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 URV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,859 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged just meets requirements (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre poor condition due to cracking/ageing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,890 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged just meets requirements (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre poor condition due to cracking/ageing

Pass 16 May 2015 87,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres on 3mm and cracking

timing chain noisey

Pass 13 May 2014 77,127 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre start to crack and wear unevenly on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2014 77,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre start to crack and wear unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,250 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,458 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,430 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 38,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,311 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 19 Apr 2010 20,311 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,496 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,076 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 URV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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