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AO04 LHZ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring slightly corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring slightly corroded (1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2025 72,793 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring slightly corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring slightly corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /inner surface uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner surface uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f abs ringcorroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing /slight inner surface uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/ slight inner surface uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing /slight inner surface uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/ slight inner surface uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle slight corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f abs rings slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,246 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,286 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,858 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre surface cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,642 miles

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

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

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 LHZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO04 LHZ, 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 LHZ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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