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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 87,984 miles on the clock, averaging 5,133 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 WP54 VEL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,984 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 65 |
| Average per year | 5,133 |
| 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 | WP54 VEL |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WP — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About WP54 VEL
What car is WP54 VEL?
WP54 VEL is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Bristol in 2004.
What is the mileage of WP54 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for WP54 VEL was 87,984 miles, recorded on 17 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WP54 VEL passed its MOT?
WP54 VEL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2019.
Is WP54 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP54 VEL 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 WP54 VEL?
WP54 VEL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.