2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · NJ54 RZV
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 125,783 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ54 RZV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 125,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ54 RZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (NJ54 RZV) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
NJ54 RZV Mileage History
- 29/03/2023124,799 mi
- 11/03/2025125,478 mi+679 mi
- 31/03/2026125,780 mi+302 mi
- 01/04/2026125,783 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 327 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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