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AO04 MXM

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,415 mi
Last recorded138,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 138,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box hanger snapped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing recommend changing

Fail 26 Jun 2013 138,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box hanger snapped

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing recommend changing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2012 123,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 123,181 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 107,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front brake discs worn close to limits

nearside inner c/v boot split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs worn close to limits

nearside inner c/v boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,820 miles

left inner c/v boot split

left inner steering rack ball joint worn close to limits

Fail 9 Jun 2010 92,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

left inner c/v boot split

left inner steering rack ball joint worn close to limits

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,154 miles

front brake discs worn close to limits

front left steering rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2009 77,154 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to limits

front left steering rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,071 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 43,071 miles

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

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 MXM is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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