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AJ54 APV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,056 mi
Last recorded65,056 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 APV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,056 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 95,056 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,511 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,443 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front wiper blades slight smearing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 80,443 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front washer jets partially blocked

front wiper blades slight smearing

offside rear tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 73,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 59,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,412 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,602 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 44,649 miles

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

advised nearside front outer cvboot resecured may need replacing with correct cv boot

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,649 miles

advised nearside front outer cvboot resecured may need replacing with correct cv boot

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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AJ54 APV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ54 APV, 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 AJ54 APV registered?

AJ54 APV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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