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AO57 SXL

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,509 mi
Last recorded108,509 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 SXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,509 miles

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))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 101,016 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slght wear or free play

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 101,014 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slght wear or free play

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,419 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 93,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,431 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,713 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 38,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,971 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,971 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,575 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 20 Aug 2010 26,250 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)

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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AO57 SXL is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO57 SXL, 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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AO57 SXL is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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