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F17 KJH

2004 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa58,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 KJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 132,450 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

head lights switch fault appearing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 132,389 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement NS and OS (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NS and OS (3.7.B.6a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS lens are frosted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NS and OS (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 130,239 miles

Free play in the NS and OS rack ends

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 130,236 miles

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

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

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

Free play in the NS and OS rack ends

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,629 miles

Both headlights have pooor image,lens frosted.

NSR road-wheel slight buckle.

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

OSR tyre inner sidewall damaged/worn.

Slight free play in the NS rack-end.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,618 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both headlights have pooor image,lens frosted.

NSR road-wheel slight buckle.

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

OSR tyre inner sidewall damaged/worn.

Slight free play in the NS rack-end.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 109,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Some free play in the NS rack-end.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 109,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some free play in the NS rack-end.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,728 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 80,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 14 May 2012 80,771 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2012 80,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake cable starting to fray

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,006 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,161 miles

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

handbrake only 18% efficiency

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,248 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,785 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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F17 KJH is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F17 KJH, 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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F17 KJH is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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