2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · SF07 XSJ
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 156,641 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF07 XSJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2022
- 156,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF07 XSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Corsa (SF07 XSJ) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Fuel pipe union leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SF07 XSJ Mileage History
- 25/11/2021155,203 mi
- 06/12/2021155,203 mi
- 23/11/2022156,641 mi+1,438 mi
- 28/11/2022156,641 mi
Average of roughly 1,427 miles per year across 4 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
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
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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