2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KJ04 FRD
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 59,372 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ04 FRD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2022
- 59,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ04 FRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (KJ04 FRD) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
KJ04 FRD Mileage History
- 09/06/202259,372 mi
- 09/06/202259,372 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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