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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1364cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 89,048 miles on the clock, averaging 5,234 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for SM04 ULA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,048 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -1 |
| Average per year | 5,234 |
| 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).
Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM04 ULA |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1364cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SM04 ULA
What car is SM04 ULA?
SM04 ULA is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1364cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 ULA?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 ULA was 89,048 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 ULA passed its MOT?
SM04 ULA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2019.
Is SM04 ULA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 ULA 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 ULA?
SM04 ULA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.