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979 JOE

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,536 mi
Last recorded18,536 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 JOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 18,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 16,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 15,655 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 13,817 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 12,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 10,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 9,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 7,269 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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979 JOE is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 40,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 979 JOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 979 JOE registered?

979 JOE is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 979 JOE safe to buy?

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