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AO04 KBV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Turquoise Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,158 mi
Last recorded84,158 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre sidewall has deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 84,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre sidewall has deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,923 miles

Offside front tyre wall slightly perished.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 78,923 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wall slightly perished.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil pressure switch leaking..

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,380 miles

oil pressure switch leaking..

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,775 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,027 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,027 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

service light on

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

small split in nearside front inner cv gaitor

Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,289 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 44,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noisy timing chain

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2009 44,378 miles

noisy timing chain

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2008 35,293 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

knock in steering

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,699 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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AO04 KBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Turquoise with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO04 KBV, 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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AO04 KBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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