2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VU57 RMZ
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 47,142 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU57 RMZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 47,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU57 RMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Corsa (VU57 RMZ) between September 2010 and January 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount/bearing collapsed (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VU57 RMZ Mileage History
- 14/09/201020,926 mi
- 09/09/201123,659 mi+2,733 mi
- 14/09/201227,386 mi+3,727 mi
- 12/09/201330,295 mi+2,909 mi
- 12/09/201432,393 mi+2,098 mi
- 11/09/201534,422 mi+2,029 mi
- 12/09/201636,405 mi+1,983 mi
- 11/09/201738,445 mi+2,040 mi
- 13/09/201840,095 mi+1,650 mi
- 12/09/201941,611 mi+1,516 mi
- 10/09/202042,913 mi+1,302 mi
- 08/09/202144,199 mi+1,286 mi
- 08/09/202245,943 mi+1,744 mi
- 16/01/202547,137 mi+1,194 mi
- 20/01/202547,142 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,827 miles per year across 15 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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