2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · KU04 JPD

This Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 11 July 2022 at 77,403 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. Looking back through the history, the maintenance trend is consistently stable. The vehicle has passed every single test since July 2020, and the only recorded failure occurred on 25 July 2019 at 65,341 miles, which was promptly retested and passed just five days later on 30 July 2019. There are no recurring advisories, no progressive mechanical faults, and no evidence of worsening corrosion or component degradation across the entire dataset. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of very light use. Between the July 2019 test at 65,388 miles and the July 2022 test at 77,403 miles, the car covered just 12,015 miles over three years, averaging roughly 4,000 miles annually. Prior to that, the annual average was closer to 4,400 miles. For a vehicle approaching 22 years of age, this is exceptionally low. The current recorded mileage of 77,403 miles has remained static since the last test in July 2022, meaning the car has effectively stood unused for nearly four years as of today, 18 June 2026. That prolonged inactivity raises its own set of concerns entirely separate from the MOT record. A buyer should approach this vehicle with a focus on the risks associated with long-term storage rather than active wear. Tyres are a priority. Even with low mileage, rubber degrades with age, and the original or near-original tyres fitted in 2022 will now be four years old and approaching the end of their safe service life. Check the date codes on each tyre and inspect for sidewall cracking or flat-spotting from standing on one patch. Brake components deserve close attention as well. Discs and calipers can seize or corrode when a car sits stationary, so test for binding, uneven braking, and surface corrosion on all four corners. The handbrake cables and mechanism are particularly prone to seizing after prolonged disuse. Beyond the brakes, inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for deterioration, as rubber components perish with age regardless of mileage. Check the exhaust system for corrosion, paying close attention to the silencer box and joints, which can rot internally even on low-mileage cars. Fluids, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid, should be assessed for condition and level, as old brake fluid absorbs moisture and loses effectiveness. The fuel system should also be examined, as stale petrol from a car sitting for four years can cause starting difficulties and injectors may need cleaning. The MOT record confirms this car was well maintained in use, but the extended period of inactivity since mid-2022 is the dominant risk factor a buyer must evaluate in person.