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AK04 XUF

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,368 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,365 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Engine warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 115,843 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 115,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2015 108,840 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 108,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 104,586 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL INNER RIM / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT STEPPING OUT ON INNER EDGES OF REAR TYRES

Pass 17 May 2013 102,349 miles

SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING ON INNER / SLIGHT STEPPING OUT ON N/S/R TYRE / REAR FLEXI FERRULLES CORRODING

Fail 17 May 2013 102,349 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F CV BOOT / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING ON INNER / SLIGHT STEPPING OUT ON N/S/R TYRE / REAR FLEXI FERRULLES CORRODING

Pass 9 May 2012 97,557 miles

SLIGHT STEPPING OUT IN INNER EDGES OF REAR TYRES

SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE OF N/S/F TYRE

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINT

Fail 9 May 2012 97,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

SLIGHT STEPPING OUT IN INNER EDGES OF REAR TYRES

SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE OF N/S/F TYRE

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINT

Pass 11 May 2011 89,592 miles

N/S/F DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT LOOSE

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,893 miles

N./S FRONT INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE EXHAUST BOX

Fail 26 May 2009 73,893 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N./S FRONT INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE EXHAUST BOX

Pass 28 May 2008 67,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

left hand horn push not working

Fail 28 May 2008 67,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

left hand horn push not working

Pass 12 May 2007 58,144 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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 XUF is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XUF, 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 XUF is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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