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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 100,280 miles on the clock, averaging 6,267 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for HS04 CAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,280 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,267 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | HS04 CAE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About HS04 CAE
What car is HS04 CAE?
HS04 CAE is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2004.
What is the mileage of HS04 CAE?
The last recorded mileage for HS04 CAE was 100,280 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HS04 CAE passed its MOT?
HS04 CAE has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.
Is HS04 CAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS04 CAE 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 HS04 CAE?
HS04 CAE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.