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AO57 VLK

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,698 mi
Last recorded114,698 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 VLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,698 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 106,572 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 106,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jul 2022 95,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 87,743 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 87,743 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,015 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,042 miles

Offside Rear axel beam bush is deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2019 81,042 miles

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

Offside Rear axel beam bush is deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,767 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 68,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,031 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,911 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,907 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,175 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 33,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,992 miles

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

drivers seat belt fluffing

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 VLK is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLK, 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 AO57 VLK registered?

AO57 VLK is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is AO57 VLK safe to buy?

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