2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SC53 OPK
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 120,578 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC53 OPK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 120,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC53 OPK 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 (SC53 OPK) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SC53 OPK Mileage History
- 04/05/2022110,765 mi
- 04/05/2022110,765 mi
- 19/04/2023120,224 mi+9,459 mi
- 09/05/2023120,578 mi+354 mi
Average of roughly 9,680 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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