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AB07 ALB

2007 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Corsa61,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 ALB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 85,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 81,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,906 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,729 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 69,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% - n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting/ bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,597 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,174 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,789 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,926 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf headlamp bracket broken

nsf headlamp has water in lens

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,870 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,134 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,482 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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AB07 ALB is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AB07 ALB, 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 AB07 ALB registered?

AB07 ALB is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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The MOT history for AB07 ALB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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