2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DF07 GMY
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 143,940 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF07 GMY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2021
- 143,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF07 GMY 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 (DF07 GMY) between July 2010 and August 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2021 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: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”.
DF07 GMY Mileage History
- 06/07/201030,212 mi
- 11/07/201143,308 mi+13,096 mi
- 25/06/201255,786 mi+12,478 mi
- 14/06/201370,340 mi+14,554 mi
- 02/06/201482,320 mi+11,980 mi
- 19/06/201589,825 mi+7,505 mi
- 19/06/201589,825 mi
- 21/08/2017101,046 mi+11,221 mi
- 25/08/2017101,055 mi+9 mi
- 11/08/2018117,911 mi+16,856 mi
- 23/08/2019131,337 mi+13,426 mi
- 24/08/2020134,947 mi+3,610 mi
- 24/08/2020134,947 mi
- 25/08/2021143,940 mi+8,993 mi
Average of roughly 10,210 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
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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