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A16 SGB

2018 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,949 mi
Last recorded31,949 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Corsa30,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 31,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 31,306 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,024 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 76,023 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 24,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 24,890 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 69,784 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 13,616 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 12,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,335 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 10,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 57,020 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 57,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 8,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,150 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 38,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,404 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 29,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,602 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 12,923 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,848 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 7,848 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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A16 SGB is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 30,783 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 SGB, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A16 SGB is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2018.

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