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EX54 JVL

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,570 mi
Last recorded147,570 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 JVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 147,570 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 147,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 142,620 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 142,617 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 137,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,341 miles

n/s damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2015 134,183 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s damaged

n/s front tyre worn to 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 122,699 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 122,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 112,708 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

both front tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,325 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 101,325 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,289 miles

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

n/s inner u/v joint gaiter split

n/s/r tyre wearing down low and perrishing

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,954 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,216 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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EX54 JVL is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX54 JVL, 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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EX54 JVL is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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