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AK07 FOU

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,409 mi
Last recorded167,409 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 FOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 167,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 167,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ALSO bump stop/ dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 146,776 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear View Mirror Missing But Offside And Nearside Mirrors Present

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 146,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror insecure interior mirror loose (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut to tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 131,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to fail discs worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badley perrished (4.1.E.1)

advise engine management light on

advise o/s/f drop link has some play

advise rear exhaust box

Fail 28 Mar 2017 131,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to fail discs worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badley perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine management light on

advise o/s/f drop link has some play

advise rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 117,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 102,286 miles

Interior rear view mirror not fitted

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 102,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Interior rear view mirror not fitted

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 75,416 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 75,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 50,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 36,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AK07 FOU is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK07 FOU, 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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AK07 FOU is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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