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AK57 JKX

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,980 mi
Last recorded116,980 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 JKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,980 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 116,978 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 111,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 101,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch O/S/R AND N/S/F (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 96,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure seated incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flange to manifold has a broken bolt secured by 2 out of 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Fine misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat down with tool in load space checked what I could ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,049 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front coil springs mounting locations may require attention soon

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3 mm,also perished/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 92,049 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front coil springs mounting locations may require attention soon

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3 mm,also perished/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,353 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch and rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 75,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,382 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,576 miles

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 18 Sep 2013 50,576 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

engine managment light on whilst testing vehicle noticed downstream oxygen probe unplugged probably done when exhaust fitted re plugged just needs light putting out

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,121 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge but not classed as tread recomend replaced

recomend tracking

Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge but not classed as tread recomend replaced

recomend tracking

Fail 16 Sep 2011 37,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,139 miles

BOTH Front brake Discs slightly worn.

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK57 JKX is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK57 JKX, 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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AK57 JKX is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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