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AK04 RMY

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 RMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,305 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine noisy (chain rattle)

Fail 30 Oct 2018 118,305 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine noisy (chain rattle)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 105,294 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust corroded going into rear box

rear exhaust rubber missing

slight knock from o/s/f drop link

Fail 1 Nov 2017 105,294 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust corroded going into rear box

rear exhaust rubber missing

slight knock from o/s/f drop link

Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 94,958 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,085 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,983 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

side skirts fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,922 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front bumper bottom grill insecure

n/s/f wheel arch trim insecure

side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,300 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2014 76,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,361 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,361 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,656 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,192 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 48,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,648 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)

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 RMY is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK04 RMY, 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 RMY is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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