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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 124,380 miles on the clock, averaging 5,979 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 MA54 HBP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,380 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,979 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | MA54 HBP |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About MA54 HBP
What car is MA54 HBP?
MA54 HBP is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MA54 HBP?
The last recorded mileage for MA54 HBP was 124,380 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA54 HBP passed its MOT?
MA54 HBP has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2018.
Is MA54 HBP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA54 HBP 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 MA54 HBP?
MA54 HBP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.