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EX04 BYG

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,347 mi
Last recorded191,347 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 BYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 191,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 179,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 164,292 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 164,292 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 159,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 157,248 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 154,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 149,291 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 149,291 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 136,282 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 136,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 111,926 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 105,174 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 105,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 88,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,971 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 38,290 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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EX04 BYG is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EX04 BYG, 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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EX04 BYG is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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