2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YO53 SGY
2004 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 54,344 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YO53 SGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 54,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO53 SGY 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 (YO53 SGY) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YO53 SGY Mileage History
- 21/11/202250,602 mi
- 16/11/202351,896 mi+1,294 mi
- 15/11/202453,139 mi+1,243 mi
- 15/11/202453,139 mi
- 29/11/202554,344 mi+1,205 mi
Average of roughly 1,238 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: 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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- Electric power steering column failureSerious
Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
The automated manual can shunt, refuse to select gears or throw up an F warning when the actuator or clutch adaptation is failing.
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