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AK54 UKJ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 UKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 135,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,901 miles

Ex emissions light on

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 122,900 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Ex emissions light on

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,006 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 105,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,201 miles

N/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Front Has cut in sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2015 90,010 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door check strap slighly loose

Fail 20 Aug 2014 69,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door check strap slighly loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,580 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre worn on inside close to limet

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,151 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,465 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 2,135 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 UKJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK54 UKJ, 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 UKJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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