2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KG04 MDN
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 67,112 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KG04 MDN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2022
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG04 MDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (KG04 MDN) between May 2007 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
KG04 MDN Mileage History
- 31/05/200716,806 mi
- 12/06/200822,765 mi+5,959 mi
- 04/08/200931,466 mi+8,701 mi
- 09/08/201038,681 mi+7,215 mi
- 09/01/201244,522 mi+5,841 mi
- 08/02/201348,124 mi+3,602 mi
- 06/02/201451,690 mi+3,566 mi
- 08/05/201557,468 mi+5,778 mi
- 24/06/201661,037 mi+3,569 mi
- 24/05/201763,705 mi+2,668 mi
- 01/11/201865,494 mi+1,789 mi
- 24/01/202067,112 mi+1,618 mi
Average of roughly 3,976 miles per year across 12 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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