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EX53 MEV

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,499 mi
Last recorded100,499 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,796 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,875 miles

ns headlamp slight dimness

osr tyre cracking in tread and low tread on inner shoulder

Fail 15 Oct 2014 57,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ns headlamp slight dimness

nsr bearing not checked due to binding brake

osr tyre cracking in tread and low tread on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Dec 2012 50,723 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,448 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,278 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,279 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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EX53 MEV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EX53 MEV, 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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EX53 MEV is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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