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AK04 PZY

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,028 mi
Last recorded125,028 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 PZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 125,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 125,025 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,732 miles

Both rear shocks/springs/axel corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 124,727 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor wont remain in the closed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working doesn't remain working + switches sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working doesn't remain working + switches sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocks/springs/axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,694 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 122,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 120,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2022 120,337 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,496 miles

All four tyres perishing.

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Axle rusted but not affecting its strength.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box fixing mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 116,905 miles

all tyres have age related perishing in tread

eml light on

o/s indicators occasionally miss a beat

Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,957 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2018 108,189 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,446 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,515 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,227 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,532 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,233 miles

nearside front sreering arm has slight play in

Fail 12 Dec 2012 86,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front sreering arm has slight play in

Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,696 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 13 Dec 2010 64,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,837 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,249 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,557 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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AK04 PZY is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK04 PZY, 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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AK04 PZY is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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