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AK04 XAU

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,964 mi
Last recorded68,964 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,502 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,442 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,551 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,206 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,099 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

No pass front and rear seat head rest

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,099 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

No pass front and rear seat head rest

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,047 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 30,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,632 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,933 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 XAU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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