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EY04 VFA

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,047 mi
Last recorded150,047 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 150,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 143,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2017 143,193 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 130,681 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 119,249 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 119,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 106,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,592 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,059 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 86,059 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,442 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 55,442 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,981 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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EY04 VFA is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFA, 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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EY04 VFA is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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