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AK55 DAV

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,736 mi
Last recorded124,736 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 DAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 124,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive coming from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has been rubbing on arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess metal showing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive coming from timing belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has been rubbing on arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,330 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 110,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocky leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad away from liner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted scored inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 98,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,130 miles

front flexi strating to split

slight play in both shocker top mount front

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,097 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear pads getting low

Fail 27 Jan 2016 55,096 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,049 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 41,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,781 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 30,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,524 miles

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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AK55 DAV is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK55 DAV, 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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AK55 DAV is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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