2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DK54 VHA
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 50,421 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK54 VHA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2017
- 50,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK54 VHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (DK54 VHA) between September 2007 and May 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2017 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 (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
DK54 VHA Mileage History
- 06/09/200712,749 mi
- 06/02/200814,575 mi+1,826 mi
- 14/04/200916,624 mi+2,049 mi
- 14/04/201018,238 mi+1,614 mi
- 20/04/201119,432 mi+1,194 mi
- 19/04/201220,783 mi+1,351 mi
- 24/04/201325,072 mi+4,289 mi
- 24/04/201325,072 mi
- 30/04/201433,015 mi+7,943 mi
- 01/05/201433,015 mi
- 13/05/201539,518 mi+6,503 mi
- 13/05/201539,518 mi
- 29/04/201646,041 mi+6,523 mi
- 30/04/201646,065 mi+24 mi
- 16/05/201750,419 mi+4,354 mi
- 16/05/201750,421 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,887 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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