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At a glance
This 2004 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for YC54 HVE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 83,685 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,804 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | YC54 HVE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About YC54 HVE
What car is YC54 HVE?
YC54 HVE is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.
Has YC54 HVE passed its MOT?
YC54 HVE has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 11 Nov 2022.
Is YC54 HVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC54 HVE 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 YC54 HVE?
YC54 HVE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.