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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 85,202 miles on the clock, averaging 5,900 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 RA04 BVC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,202 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,900 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | RA04 BVC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About RA04 BVC
What car is RA04 BVC?
RA04 BVC is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RA04 BVC?
The last recorded mileage for RA04 BVC was 85,202 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA04 BVC passed its MOT?
RA04 BVC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2019.
Is RA04 BVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA04 BVC 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 RA04 BVC?
RA04 BVC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.