2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · WG53 YYU
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 76,755 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG53 YYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2025
- 76,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG53 YYU 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 (WG53 YYU) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2025 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
WG53 YYU Mileage History
- 19/01/202365,727 mi
- 20/01/202471,280 mi+5,553 mi
- 23/01/202471,315 mi+35 mi
- 18/01/202576,755 mi+5,440 mi
- 18/01/202576,755 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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