2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · OV04 YLS
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2004. Recorded mileage 123,462 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV04 YLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 123,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV04 YLS 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 (OV04 YLS) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
OV04 YLS Mileage History
- 31/08/2022110,842 mi
- 06/09/2022110,927 mi+85 mi
- 30/08/2023115,846 mi+4,919 mi
- 23/08/2024123,462 mi+7,616 mi
- 23/08/2024123,462 mi
Average of roughly 6,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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