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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 53,917 miles on the clock, averaging 2,404 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for GP04 RWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 53,917 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,730 |
| Average per year | 2,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | GP04 RWU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GP — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About GP04 RWU
What car is GP04 RWU?
GP04 RWU is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GP04 RWU?
The last recorded mileage for GP04 RWU was 53,917 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP04 RWU passed its MOT?
GP04 RWU has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.
Is GP04 RWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP04 RWU 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 GP04 RWU?
GP04 RWU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.