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A18 HKF

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,879 mi
Last recorded103,879 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle/subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil difficult to determine severity due to dirt build up, shocker still functions as intended. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to limit and heavy wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle/subrame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant expansion tank empty

Fail 27 Aug 2025 103,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle/subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil difficult to determine severity due to dirt build up, shocker still functions as intended. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to limit and heavy wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle/subrame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

coolant expansion tank empty

Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,154 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,382 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mounting hes slight play

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,999 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 79,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 74,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 70,197 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,401 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,775 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,284 miles

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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 59,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,245 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres getting low on tread and worn thinner on inner edge

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 17 Feb 2015 56,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres getting low on tread and worn thinner on inner edges

exhaust heatshield loose

wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Feb 2014 48,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,449 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 28,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 21,020 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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A18 HKF is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A18 HKF, 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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A18 HKF is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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