2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BP04 ETJ
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 178,423 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP04 ETJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/12/2023
- 178,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP04 ETJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (BP04 ETJ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BP04 ETJ Mileage History
- 14/12/202197,155 mi
- 09/12/2022103,275 mi+6,120 mi
- 11/12/2023178,423 mi+75,148 mi
Average of roughly 40,818 miles per year across 3 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
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