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AC16 ALY

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,372 mi
Last recorded30,372 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC16 ALY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 30,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 30,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 28,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 28,073 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount/bearing has slight movement

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge

Fail 21 Dec 2023 28,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front top strut mount/bearing has slight movement

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2022 25,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 25,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 18,747 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2019 14,094 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AC16 ALY is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AC16 ALY, 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 AC16 ALY registered?

AC16 ALY is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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