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A17 PHD

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,277 mi
Last recorded96,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,277 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 96,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,037 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 91,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,467 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 76,467 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,294 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,290 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,802 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,108 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,963 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 PHD is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHD, 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 A17 PHD registered?

A17 PHD is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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