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AO04 KCG

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,965 mi
Last recorded87,965 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,965 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and has a nail in the tread

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre appears to have been run flat

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and has a nail in the tread

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,987 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel filter becoming insecure

minor exhaust leak from center silencer

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

o/s/f tyre perishing and becomimng worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing and has nail in tread

slight oil leak

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,976 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

play started in both front inner track rod joints

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,198 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no; plate poor cond;

outer sills covered

Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no; plate poor cond;

outer sills covered

Fail 6 Oct 2012 63,044 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,044 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,918 miles

Centre exhaust heat sheilding damaged and inscure

Fail 22 Sep 2011 53,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust heat sheilding damaged and inscure

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,219 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,200 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 32,471 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,298 miles

slight knock felt through steering rack

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 KCG is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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