2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · BN54 VTU
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 141,335 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN54 VTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 141,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN54 VTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (BN54 VTU) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BN54 VTU Mileage History
- 16/02/2023133,322 mi
- 26/02/2024136,771 mi+3,449 mi
- 27/02/2024136,774 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/2025139,665 mi+2,891 mi
- 12/03/2026141,335 mi+1,670 mi
Average of roughly 2,613 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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