2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YS56 HBX
2007 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 97,335 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,335 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.
YS56 HBX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 97,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS56 HBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Corsa (YS56 HBX) between November 2009 and June 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YS56 HBX Mileage History
- 03/11/200925,575 mi
- 02/11/201036,693 mi+11,118 mi
- 30/07/201246,763 mi+10,070 mi
- 01/08/201246,765 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/201348,531 mi+1,766 mi
- 01/05/201348,566 mi+35 mi
- 01/05/201348,566 mi
- 29/04/201456,412 mi+7,846 mi
- 29/04/201456,412 mi
- 22/12/201560,638 mi+4,226 mi
- 31/12/201560,638 mi
- 04/05/201860,707 mi+69 mi
- 15/05/201860,716 mi+9 mi
- 18/06/201962,934 mi+2,218 mi
- 21/06/201962,936 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/202071,366 mi+8,430 mi
- 10/07/202071,391 mi+25 mi
- 13/07/202177,796 mi+6,405 mi
- 15/07/202177,799 mi+3 mi
- 14/07/202283,078 mi+5,279 mi
- 14/07/202283,078 mi
- 07/07/202387,766 mi+4,688 mi
- 10/07/202387,766 mi
- 20/06/202497,335 mi+9,569 mi
- 20/06/202497,335 mi
Average of roughly 4,905 miles per year across 25 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: Poor
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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