2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · WK04 HLA
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 162,036 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK04 HLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 162,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK04 HLA 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 (WK04 HLA) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
WK04 HLA Mileage History
- 11/10/2022148,468 mi
- 20/10/2023155,456 mi+6,988 mi
- 20/10/2023155,456 mi
- 21/10/2024162,036 mi+6,580 mi
- 23/10/2024162,036 mi
Average of roughly 6,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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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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