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EX04 RCV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 RCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front and Offside rrear suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer join with central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,383 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,231 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,725 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,584 miles

COOLANT LOW

Fail 18 Jan 2021 58,581 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))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

COOLANT LOW

Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,061 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW INNER EDGES

Fail 19 Jan 2019 51,057 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

FRONT TYRES LOW INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,585 miles

COOLANT LOW

EXHAUST MOUNTING REAR INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 40,474 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing inner loose

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

Rear both tyres out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 34,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,580 miles

n/s outer c v boot slightly insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,210 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 22,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,857 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,271 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 RCV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RCV, 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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What year was EX04 RCV registered?

EX04 RCV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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