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AK54 AJX

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,144 mi
Last recorded98,144 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 AJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,144 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,144 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float steering rack end (2.1.3)

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

exhaust slight blow

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads 75% worn

wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 27 Aug 2015 88,771 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front link arms also gaiters ripped (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads 75% worn

oil leak on engine and oil light on

wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,708 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,742 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,742 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,304 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,304 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,989 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 13,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,137 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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AK54 AJX is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK54 AJX, 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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AK54 AJX is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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