2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BP04 EPE
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 79,660 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Aug 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP04 EPE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2016
- 79,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP04 EPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (BP04 EPE) between June 2007 and October 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
BP04 EPE Mileage History
- 26/06/200725,004 mi
- 26/06/200831,721 mi+6,717 mi
- 02/10/200937,014 mi+5,293 mi
- 05/10/200937,014 mi
- 05/10/201043,469 mi+6,455 mi
- 26/09/201148,836 mi+5,367 mi
- 26/09/201148,836 mi
- 28/09/201254,713 mi+5,877 mi
- 04/10/201254,715 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/201359,964 mi+5,249 mi
- 24/09/201359,965 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/201465,131 mi+5,166 mi
- 10/10/201465,131 mi
- 17/11/201570,472 mi+5,341 mi
- 24/10/201679,660 mi+9,188 mi
Average of roughly 5,858 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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