2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VA53 BNF
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 108,996 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA53 BNF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2016
- 108,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA53 BNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Corsa (VA53 BNF) between January 2007 and May 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the i”.
VA53 BNF Mileage History
- 12/01/200729,344 mi
- 08/01/200837,990 mi+8,646 mi
- 11/02/200952,578 mi+14,588 mi
- 23/02/200952,646 mi+68 mi
- 19/02/201056,966 mi+4,320 mi
- 19/02/201056,966 mi
- 19/02/201165,005 mi+8,039 mi
- 10/02/201275,339 mi+10,334 mi
- 10/02/201275,339 mi
- 15/03/201382,184 mi+6,845 mi
- 24/03/201497,866 mi+15,682 mi
- 23/05/2015104,930 mi+7,064 mi
- 23/05/2016108,992 mi+4,062 mi
- 24/05/2016108,996 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,506 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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