2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BK57 YVP
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 103,932 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK57 YVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2024
- 103,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK57 YVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Corsa (BK57 YVP) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
BK57 YVP Mileage History
- 11/10/202292,358 mi
- 11/10/202292,362 mi+4 mi
- 11/10/202397,921 mi+5,559 mi
- 16/10/202397,949 mi+28 mi
- 16/10/2024103,932 mi+5,983 mi
Average of roughly 5,745 miles per year across 5 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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