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AJ53 UEL

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,144 mi
Last recorded69,144 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,131 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting very corroded and worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting very corroded and worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,786 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,576 miles

Front both tyres are worn on the inside shoulders

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear silencer is badly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,267 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,818 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,857 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,553 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,630 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 38,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,735 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 27,672 miles

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

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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AJ53 UEL is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ53 UEL, 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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AJ53 UEL is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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