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A16 DBU

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,743 mi
Last recorded128,743 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,743 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 123,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,110 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,769 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,579 miles

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

wear discs

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,579 miles

wear discs

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,651 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,651 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,885 miles

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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A16 DBU is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 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 A16 DBU, 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 A16 DBU registered?

A16 DBU is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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