2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · EJ54 UMU
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 26,378 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ54 UMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 26,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ54 UMU 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 (EJ54 UMU) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EJ54 UMU Mileage History
- 07/12/202321,271 mi
- 13/12/202321,271 mi
- 19/12/202422,975 mi+1,704 mi
- 19/12/202422,978 mi+3 mi
- 15/12/202526,378 mi+3,400 mi
Average of roughly 2,524 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: Average
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