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AK04 XLT

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 78,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 69,983 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 69,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,292 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 63,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,745 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 61,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,929 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut: top mount play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out on shape on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 57,929 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut: top mount play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out on shape on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering slightly rough

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,230 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 48,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,144 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,617 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,845 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,391 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 XLT is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 XLT, 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 XLT is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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