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EJ54 MLK

2004 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

120,053 mi
Last recorded120,053 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi42,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 MLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Sxi
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 120,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 120,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 115,609 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 115,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

WIPERS NOT PARKING FULLY

Pass 28 Jul 2023 119,032 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 113,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,069 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 108,056 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WAS BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,025 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 104,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall splitting----185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust silencer split and blowing

Fail 23 Aug 2018 78,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall splitting----185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust silencer split and blowing

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,591 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 70,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/pipe connection (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges 185/55/15

Pass 10 Sep 2016 60,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,739 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 51,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 49,942 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,942 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,679 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,679 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,402 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 47,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,591 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,444 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,626 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi?

Based on 6,981 MOT tests across 1,283 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,197
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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EJ54 MLK is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 42,376 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa Sxi fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ54 MLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Sxi typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Sxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ54 MLK is a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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