2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KH04 XEJ
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 100,824 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KH04 XEJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2020
- 100,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH04 XEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (KH04 XEJ) between July 2007 and October 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipes between fuel tank and 'chassis' are heavily ”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
KH04 XEJ Mileage History
- 11/07/200731,954 mi
- 04/08/200842,053 mi+10,099 mi
- 06/08/200842,055 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/200951,343 mi+9,288 mi
- 10/08/200951,343 mi
- 02/11/200952,742 mi+1,399 mi
- 02/11/200952,742 mi
- 27/10/201057,179 mi+4,437 mi
- 27/10/201057,179 mi
- 04/11/201160,465 mi+3,286 mi
- 05/11/201160,468 mi+3 mi
- 25/10/201264,560 mi+4,092 mi
- 01/11/201369,948 mi+5,388 mi
- 07/11/201369,952 mi+4 mi
- 16/10/201476,381 mi+6,429 mi
- 17/10/201476,389 mi+8 mi
- 30/10/201582,685 mi+6,296 mi
- 18/10/201688,411 mi+5,726 mi
- 18/10/201688,411 mi
- 13/10/201791,364 mi+2,953 mi
- 30/10/201895,832 mi+4,468 mi
- 24/10/201998,887 mi+3,055 mi
- 27/10/2020100,814 mi+1,927 mi
- 29/10/2020100,824 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,177 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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