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BW07 RCY

2007 Opel Corsa

Gold Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Opel Corsa89,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW07 RCY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 152,272 miles

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

eml on

Pass 24 Mar 2025 144,567 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 144,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,018 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 133,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,456 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock top mounting slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2022 98,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper shock top mounting slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2021 81,765 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 81,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 76,987 miles

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

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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BW07 RCY is a 2007 Opel Corsa in Gold with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 89,780 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW07 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW07 RCY registered?

BW07 RCY is a 2007 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is BW07 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW07 RCY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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