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AK57 WZU

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,048 mi
Last recorded161,048 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 159,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 152,184 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 146,137 miles

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

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

offside headlamp slightly insecure

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2022 146,137 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside headlamp slightly insecure

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 May 2021 140,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 126,108 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 126,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,874 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,321 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,356 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,485 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 48,485 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 29,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,516 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 24,516 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 20,481 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,373 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 16,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 WZU is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WZU, 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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What year was AK57 WZU registered?

AK57 WZU is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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