2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · FG04 KZH
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 70,199 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG04 KZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/03/2026
- 70,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG04 KZH 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 (FG04 KZH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FG04 KZH Mileage History
- 06/03/202456,705 mi
- 06/03/202456,705 mi
- 25/03/202563,555 mi+6,850 mi
- 01/04/202563,569 mi+14 mi
- 22/03/202670,199 mi+6,630 mi
Average of roughly 6,605 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: Poor
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