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EO04 ZTU

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,719 mi
Last recorded127,719 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 ZTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,719 miles

Front track rod end dust covers perished

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play in lower ball joint

Nearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front tyre cracking thoughout tread

Nearside registration plate bulb not working

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2018 123,814 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2017 118,425 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 118,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has a mis-fire

engine management light illuminated

have not tested wipers as no fluid from washers

rear heat shield laying on back box

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 105,108 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drivers mirror cracked

Fail 2 May 2014 105,108 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2013 93,545 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 May 2011 81,309 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2011 81,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2010 74,620 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 74,620 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 68,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 68,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,228 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 36,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres stepping on edges and wearing close to legal limits.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres stepping on edges and wearing close to legal limits.

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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EO04 ZTU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EO04 ZTU, 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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EO04 ZTU is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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