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EY04 VBJ

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,359 mi
Last recorded121,359 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 VBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2014 121,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,359 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 121,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre slight distrotion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,161 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 6 Sep 2013 102,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,838 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 85,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 83,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 78,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,570 miles

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

park brake close to limit requires attension

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EY04 VBJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY04 VBJ, 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 EY04 VBJ registered?

EY04 VBJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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