2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7L Diesel · YK07 KKU
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 100,471 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK07 KKU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2019
- 100,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK07 KKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Corsa (YK07 KKU) between March 2010 and October 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
YK07 KKU Mileage History
- 11/03/201028,373 mi
- 03/03/201133,099 mi+4,726 mi
- 22/03/201240,254 mi+7,155 mi
- 21/03/201344,687 mi+4,433 mi
- 21/03/201344,687 mi
- 15/10/201347,050 mi+2,363 mi
- 15/10/201347,050 mi
- 10/10/201454,376 mi+7,326 mi
- 16/10/201563,644 mi+9,268 mi
- 07/10/201676,350 mi+12,706 mi
- 07/10/201676,350 mi
- 17/10/201789,390 mi+13,040 mi
- 16/10/201896,099 mi+6,709 mi
- 14/10/2019100,471 mi+4,372 mi
Average of roughly 7,516 miles per year across 14 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
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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