2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · GJ04 BVK
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 93,297 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ04 BVK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2016
- 93,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ04 BVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (GJ04 BVK) between February 2007 and May 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”.
GJ04 BVK Mileage History
- 21/02/200719,749 mi
- 18/02/200827,132 mi+7,383 mi
- 05/03/200932,953 mi+5,821 mi
- 01/03/201040,039 mi+7,086 mi
- 22/02/201146,381 mi+6,342 mi
- 09/03/201254,573 mi+8,192 mi
- 09/03/201254,573 mi
- 16/05/201361,343 mi+6,770 mi
- 16/05/201361,343 mi
- 19/05/201473,844 mi+12,501 mi
- 20/05/201473,844 mi
- 12/05/201588,407 mi+14,563 mi
- 15/05/201588,487 mi+80 mi
- 04/05/201693,297 mi+4,810 mi
Average of roughly 7,995 miles per year across 14 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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