2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KG04 HHS
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 110,857 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG04 HHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 110,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG04 HHS 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 (KG04 HHS) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing cut\missing (10.1 (a))”.
KG04 HHS Mileage History
- 08/04/2022102,354 mi
- 16/05/2022102,458 mi+104 mi
- 16/05/2022102,458 mi
- 19/04/2023110,116 mi+7,658 mi
- 12/05/2023110,857 mi+741 mi
Average of roughly 7,789 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
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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