2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · KJ07 LAU
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 96,905 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jan 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KJ07 LAU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2017
- 96,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ07 LAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Corsa (KJ07 LAU) between July 2010 and May 2017.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
KJ07 LAU Mileage History
- 20/07/201028,369 mi
- 14/09/201143,925 mi+15,556 mi
- 04/05/201248,700 mi+4,775 mi
- 08/05/201248,704 mi+4 mi
- 20/05/201362,312 mi+13,608 mi
- 15/05/201476,527 mi+14,215 mi
- 15/05/201476,527 mi
- 22/06/201589,411 mi+12,884 mi
- 25/05/201692,711 mi+3,300 mi
- 23/05/201796,905 mi+4,194 mi
Average of roughly 10,017 miles per year across 10 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: Poor
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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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