2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KJ54 FFM
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 37,605 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ54 FFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 37,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ54 FFM 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 (KJ54 FFM) between February 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
KJ54 FFM Mileage History
- 25/02/202333,609 mi
- 27/02/202333,613 mi+4 mi
- 26/04/202435,893 mi+2,280 mi
- 27/04/202435,895 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/202537,605 mi+1,710 mi
Average of roughly 1,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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