2007 Vauxhall Corsa · 132,523 MOT tests
2007 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2007 Vauxhall Corsas fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Corsa years (132,523 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 47.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 89,054
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 132,523
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.7% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.4%
- Suspension22.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.7%
- Tyres8%
- Brakes7.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.45%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.21%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.57%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.24%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.03%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.03%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.96%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.36%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2007 Vauxhall Corsas fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 Corsa years (132,523 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.86% of tests), position lamp not working (5.97% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Vauxhall Corsa shows 89,054 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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