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AK04 XAE

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,060 mi
Last recorded84,060 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 84,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on side wall

Offside Front tyre splitting on side wall

Pass 5 May 2017 81,180 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and on 3mm

Fail 5 May 2017 81,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and on 3mm

Pass 7 May 2016 78,882 miles

damage to n/s/f

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,901 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,025 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,024 miles

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,156 miles

handbrake effort low n/s

Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,156 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)

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

handbrake effort low n/s

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,797 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,797 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,363 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,260 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 20,167 miles

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

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 XAE is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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