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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 97,751 miles on the clock, averaging 8,731 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for BJ04 VKC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 97,751 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,464 |
| Average per year | 8,731 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)
Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).
Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)
Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).
Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links
Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).
Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)
Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BJ04 VKC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BJ — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About BJ04 VKC
What car is BJ04 VKC?
BJ04 VKC is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BJ04 VKC?
The last recorded mileage for BJ04 VKC was 97,751 miles, recorded on 19 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BJ04 VKC passed its MOT?
BJ04 VKC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2016.
Is BJ04 VKC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ04 VKC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BJ04 VKC?
BJ04 VKC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.