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EX04 EKN

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 EKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,504 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,504 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,160 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

osf door lock faulty

Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

osf door lock faulty

Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,891 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,306 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 73,306 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,020 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 69,966 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 59,200 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,417 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 46,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,088 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 EKN is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EX04 EKN, 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 EKN is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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