Vauxhall Corsa (2007)
2007 Vauxhall Corsa
CarHunch analysed 92,498 real MOT records for the 2007 Vauxhall Corsa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Vauxhall Corsa has a 71.3% first-time MOT pass rate, significantly below the UK average of 80%, and a serious red flag: 43.4% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Fuel type makes almost no difference—both petrol and diesel variants sit around 71%, so the poor reliability is baked into the model itself.
These Corsas are averaging 64,415 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but each car racks up an average of 5.11 failures and 21.2 advisories per MOT cycle. What's telling is the high advisory count: this isn't a car that fails catastrophically, it's one that nickel-and-dimes you with wear items and minor faults. If you're seriously considering a 2007 Corsa, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic and expect regular visits to the repair shop.
What to check before buying a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (83%) | 76,710 | 71.2% | 5.23 |
| Diesel (17%) | 15,776 | 71.8% | 4.52 |
| LPG (0%) | 8 | 72.5% | 3.5 |
| Steam (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 4 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 72.2% | 5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Vauxhall Corsa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Vauxhall Corsa vehicles fall between 47,071 and 73,448 miles.
2007 Vauxhall Corsa — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 25,709 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Vauxhall Corsa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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87.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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61.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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