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A17 BWJ

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,512 mi
Last recorded147,512 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 147,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 147,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 147,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 139,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 131,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2017 131,679 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2016 123,716 miles

possible fuel leak from fuel tank

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

car seat fitted in rear

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 118,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 110,204 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box outer slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 96,721 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Fail 16 May 2014 96,721 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose.

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 15 May 2013 67,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr shocker dust cover loose, but can still function as intended

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 42,593 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 42,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,641 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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 26 Aug 2010 26,291 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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A17 BWJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A17 BWJ, 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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A17 BWJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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