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AO04 VLT

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,315 mi
Last recorded116,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,315 miles

Both rear wheels rubbing rear bumper.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 116,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both rear wheels rubbing rear bumper.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,304 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 103,279 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 102,138 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 98,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,196 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear park brake cable slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear park brake cable slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 86,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 84,209 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 84,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 76,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 69,166 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,912 miles

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

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

near/side front inner c/v boot split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,285 miles

N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 6 May 2009 38,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate marked

Pass 14 May 2007 22,461 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,460 miles

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

Front pads on limit,front disc lipped,exhaust corroded

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 VLT is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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