2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · GV54 MHN
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 98,538 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV54 MHN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 98,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV54 MHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (GV54 MHN) between November 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn insecure in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV54 MHN Mileage History
- 13/11/200716,270 mi
- 01/11/200821,185 mi+4,915 mi
- 19/10/200927,004 mi+5,819 mi
- 08/04/201029,869 mi+2,865 mi
- 27/04/201132,102 mi+2,233 mi
- 27/04/201240,853 mi+8,751 mi
- 27/04/201240,853 mi
- 09/05/201348,806 mi+7,953 mi
- 29/05/201458,605 mi+9,799 mi
- 02/06/201562,402 mi+3,797 mi
- 17/05/201664,869 mi+2,467 mi
- 01/06/201774,026 mi+9,157 mi
- 18/05/201876,273 mi+2,247 mi
- 30/05/201977,798 mi+1,525 mi
- 03/10/202079,882 mi+2,084 mi
- 29/09/202181,304 mi+1,422 mi
- 03/10/202282,980 mi+1,676 mi
- 06/10/202386,490 mi+3,510 mi
- 09/10/202386,499 mi+9 mi
- 09/10/202489,185 mi+2,686 mi
- 04/10/202593,280 mi+4,095 mi
- 06/10/202593,289 mi+9 mi
- 30/09/202698,538 mi+5,249 mi
Average of roughly 4,357 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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