2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YC54 HVH
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 26,988 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC54 HVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 26,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC54 HVH 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 (YC54 HVH) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 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: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
YC54 HVH Mileage History
- 13/01/202324,521 mi
- 18/01/202425,837 mi+1,316 mi
- 05/02/202425,863 mi+26 mi
- 10/10/202526,972 mi+1,109 mi
- 20/10/202526,988 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 891 miles per year across 5 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
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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