2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DE07 FFY
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 79,093 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
DE07 FFY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 79,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE07 FFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Corsa (DE07 FFY) between April 2010 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DE07 FFY Mileage History
- 07/04/201019,724 mi
- 20/04/201126,835 mi+7,111 mi
- 10/05/201234,598 mi+7,763 mi
- 14/05/201234,679 mi+81 mi
- 19/04/201340,778 mi+6,099 mi
- 02/05/201446,577 mi+5,799 mi
- 15/05/201547,147 mi+570 mi
- 27/09/201748,796 mi+1,649 mi
- 07/11/201851,053 mi+2,257 mi
- 27/02/202054,954 mi+3,901 mi
- 02/03/202054,957 mi+3 mi
- 16/02/202158,761 mi+3,804 mi
- 16/02/202158,761 mi
- 21/03/202263,542 mi+4,781 mi
- 22/03/202263,546 mi+4 mi
- 15/03/202367,715 mi+4,169 mi
- 22/03/202367,798 mi+83 mi
- 19/03/202471,684 mi+3,886 mi
- 19/03/202471,684 mi
- 16/05/202576,319 mi+4,635 mi
- 05/05/202679,093 mi+2,774 mi
- 05/05/202679,093 mi
Average of roughly 3,693 miles per year across 22 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: Average
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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- 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
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