2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · VU57 YUL
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 107,561 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
VU57 YUL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 107,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU57 YUL 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 (VU57 YUL) between September 2010 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
VU57 YUL Mileage History
- 30/09/201033,801 mi
- 30/09/201033,801 mi
- 21/05/201253,932 mi+20,131 mi
- 30/05/201364,334 mi+10,402 mi
- 30/05/201364,334 mi
- 31/07/201478,417 mi+14,083 mi
- 30/07/201588,203 mi+9,786 mi
- 05/09/201688,208 mi+5 mi
- 06/09/201688,208 mi
- 18/12/201793,984 mi+5,776 mi
- 19/12/201793,984 mi
- 11/12/201897,002 mi+3,018 mi
- 11/12/201897,002 mi
- 13/12/2019100,705 mi+3,703 mi
- 16/12/2019100,771 mi+66 mi
- 14/12/2020102,218 mi+1,447 mi
- 11/01/2022103,339 mi+1,121 mi
- 07/02/2023104,596 mi+1,257 mi
- 06/02/2024105,964 mi+1,368 mi
- 05/02/2025106,805 mi+841 mi
- 01/06/2026107,561 mi+756 mi
- 01/06/2026107,561 mi
Average of roughly 4,707 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
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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