2004 Vauxhall Corsa · 37,611 MOT tests
2004 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2004 Vauxhall Corsas fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Corsa years (37,611 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 51.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 80,380
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,611
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 16.3% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.1%
- Suspension21.6%
- Brakes17.9%
- Body, chassis and structure16.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.8%
- Tyres9.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.9%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.35%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.06%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 4.92%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.18%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.17%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.57%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.81%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (12.24%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (10.71%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2004 Vauxhall Corsas fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Corsa years (37,611 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.9% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.35% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Vauxhall Corsa shows 80,380 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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