2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · HK56 YJT
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 34,705 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK56 YJT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2017
- 34,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK56 YJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Corsa (HK56 YJT) between January 2010 and March 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
HK56 YJT Mileage History
- 20/01/201014,561 mi
- 29/03/201015,114 mi+553 mi
- 29/03/201015,114 mi
- 19/03/201117,160 mi+2,046 mi
- 19/03/201117,160 mi
- 24/03/201219,178 mi+2,018 mi
- 12/03/201322,779 mi+3,601 mi
- 18/03/201425,163 mi+2,384 mi
- 18/03/201425,163 mi
- 14/03/201527,785 mi+2,622 mi
- 14/03/201527,785 mi
- 08/03/201630,810 mi+3,025 mi
- 08/03/201630,810 mi
- 27/03/201734,705 mi+3,895 mi
- 27/03/201734,705 mi
Average of roughly 2,805 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
Small petrol engines can stretch their timing chain if oil changes have been skipped, eventually leading to noisy starts or failure.
- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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