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AO04 MXW

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 116,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 113,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 113,667 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,908 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 110,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 108,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Fail 14 Jul 2021 108,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Jul 2020 106,559 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Jul 2019 103,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 103,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Other pipes all show some corossion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,714 miles

brake pipes in general are corroded to mot limits

nsf outer CV boot is deteriated to mot limits

osf seatbelt has slow belt retraction

rear handbrake cables are rusty and causing slight brake binds

washer jets are deteriated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

both headlamps discolored

coolant level low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,194 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE DETERIORATING LENS, SLIGHTLY EFFECTING BEAM PATTERNS

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Fail 6 Jul 2016 89,191 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE DETERIORATING LENS, SLIGHTLY EFFECTING BEAM PATTERNS

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,234 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and starting to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,171 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 79,171 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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,393 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,291 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 45,056 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2010 32,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2008 15,167 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,542 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 MXW is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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