2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KG04 HJE
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 68,066 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG04 HJE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 68,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG04 HJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (KG04 HJE) between March 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KG04 HJE Mileage History
- 22/03/20076,185 mi
- 26/03/20087,089 mi+904 mi
- 27/03/200912,848 mi+5,759 mi
- 27/03/200912,848 mi
- 17/06/201024,264 mi+11,416 mi
- 17/06/201024,264 mi
- 06/06/201129,350 mi+5,086 mi
- 06/06/201129,350 mi
- 19/06/201232,334 mi+2,984 mi
- 19/06/201232,334 mi
- 17/06/201333,645 mi+1,311 mi
- 04/06/201436,331 mi+2,686 mi
- 05/06/201539,889 mi+3,558 mi
- 19/05/201642,654 mi+2,765 mi
- 19/05/201642,654 mi
- 23/05/201745,277 mi+2,623 mi
- 31/05/201847,472 mi+2,195 mi
- 30/05/201949,436 mi+1,964 mi
- 31/05/201949,436 mi
- 11/06/202051,037 mi+1,601 mi
- 12/06/202051,037 mi
- 10/06/202153,960 mi+2,923 mi
- 14/04/202255,234 mi+1,274 mi
- 05/04/202360,275 mi+5,041 mi
- 05/04/202360,275 mi
- 27/03/202462,937 mi+2,662 mi
- 28/03/202462,938 mi+1 mi
- 02/05/202566,763 mi+3,825 mi
- 06/05/202566,769 mi+6 mi
- 21/08/202668,066 mi+1,297 mi
Average of roughly 3,187 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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