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AO56 SZU

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 SZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 94,241 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2024 94,222 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,032 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 84,996 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,579 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 83,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 71,802 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 69,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,142 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,301 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 63,301 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,442 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 60,432 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased/wax oiled preventing full inspection

engine has oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating

near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking in tread area

near side rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased/wax oiled preventing full inspection

engine has oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating

near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking in tread area

near side rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,871 miles

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

near side front and off side front tyres worn on inner edges

near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,906 miles

air bag light on

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,294 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)

inspection lamp on

lift and play in both front top suspension leg mounts

Fail 11 Feb 2011 23,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

inspection lamp on

lift and play in both front top suspension leg mounts

Fail 9 Feb 2010 16,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO56 SZU is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 AO56 SZU, 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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AO56 SZU is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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