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EY04 VHE

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,648 mi
Last recorded106,648 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 VHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,648 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust catching rear bumper

horn inoperative from right button

park brake only just passed required efficiency

rear tyres of different size of those fitted to front of vehicle and are of a run flat type of tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2017 106,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust catching rear bumper

horn inoperative from right button

park brake only just passed required efficiency

rear tyres of different size of those fitted to front of vehicle and are of a run flat type of tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2017 106,618 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 106,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,666 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 96,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,019 miles

Parking brake cables starting to fray

Fail 26 Nov 2015 85,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake cables starting to fray

Pass 27 Sep 2014
Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,472 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,472 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,523 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 59,523 miles

Centre 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)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 56,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,234 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 49,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,067 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,861 miles

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

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

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

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 VHE is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EY04 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

EY04 VHE is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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