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AJ57 AYB

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,695 mi
Last recorded113,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 AYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 113,695 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, heavily worn edges and is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, heavily worn edges, has cut and is heavily damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear bump stops broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,180 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox and front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both-215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around both driveshaft seals and also where the casing splits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear bump stops worn

Fail 10 Apr 2018 87,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,929 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all discs poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,929 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all discs poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front Macpherson strut(s) has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,095 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,779 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

body damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,837 miles

Body damage n/s/f

front discs slightly scored

n/s/r bump stop detached.

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked.

rear pad mot limit is 1.5mm .Actual pad thickness is estimated @ 2mm advise repair.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,837 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body damage n/s/f

front discs slightly scored

n/s/r bump stop detached.

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked.

rear pad mot limit is 1.5mm .Actual pad thickness is estimated @ 2mm advise repair.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,270 miles

wipers poor

Fail 6 Sep 2010 28,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

wipers poor

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AJ57 AYB is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,419 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ57 AYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ57 AYB is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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