2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BC53 GSV
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 51,468 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC53 GSV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 51,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC53 GSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (BC53 GSV) between February 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
BC53 GSV Mileage History
- 12/02/200716,532 mi
- 11/02/200819,148 mi+2,616 mi
- 14/10/200821,322 mi+2,174 mi
- 13/10/200924,768 mi+3,446 mi
- 25/09/201026,319 mi+1,551 mi
- 01/10/201127,975 mi+1,656 mi
- 07/10/201229,707 mi+1,732 mi
- 25/09/201331,440 mi+1,733 mi
- 22/10/201433,193 mi+1,753 mi
- 22/10/201433,193 mi
- 29/09/201534,594 mi+1,401 mi
- 29/09/201534,594 mi
- 15/10/201637,420 mi+2,826 mi
- 21/10/201637,489 mi+69 mi
- 28/09/201741,088 mi+3,599 mi
- 03/10/201741,127 mi+39 mi
- 29/09/201842,822 mi+1,695 mi
- 01/10/201842,824 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/202044,170 mi+1,346 mi
- 12/04/202145,545 mi+1,375 mi
- 21/04/202246,915 mi+1,370 mi
- 26/04/202246,935 mi+20 mi
- 02/05/202348,048 mi+1,113 mi
- 17/04/202448,722 mi+674 mi
- 30/04/202448,749 mi+27 mi
- 02/05/202549,782 mi+1,033 mi
- 21/04/202651,463 mi+1,681 mi
- 28/04/202651,468 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,819 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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