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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1248cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 155,145 miles on the clock, averaging 10,757 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for SM04 HGJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,145 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,504 |
| Average per year | 10,757 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | SM04 HGJ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SM04 HGJ
What car is SM04 HGJ?
SM04 HGJ is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1248cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 HGJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 HGJ was 155,145 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 HGJ passed its MOT?
SM04 HGJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2019.
Is SM04 HGJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 HGJ 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 SM04 HGJ?
SM04 HGJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.