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AK04 XUB

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,973 mi
Last recorded74,973 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 74,972 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread + low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,055 miles

Heatshield loose

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Heatshield loose

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,501 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,499 miles

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

Central Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm wear inner surface perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front top strut bearing worn spring wind up on lock to lock

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

Offside Rear tyre wear inner 3mm surface perishing

park brake efficiency 18% it appears the brake system may require adjustment/repair

play in steering inner tie-rods

Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and cover damaged (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm wear inner surface perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front top strut bearing worn spring wind up on lock to lock

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

Offside Rear tyre wear inner 3mm surface perishing

park brake efficiency 18% it appears the brake system may require adjustment/repair

play in steering inner tie-rods

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,850 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Wipers slight smear.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,053 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,864 miles

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

Offside rear brake apliction slightly greater than nearside it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,864 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake apliction slightly greater than nearside it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,155 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 40,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,455 miles

1) Slight exhaust blow from centre silencer.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,101 miles

. †Nearside front tyre worn to wear markers.

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 XUB is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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