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AE08 ALF

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,792 mi
Last recorded70,792 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ALF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 70,792 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 65,359 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 61,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 56,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,762 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 46,762 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 36,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 20,059 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel Needs Adjustment Or Repair ns/os

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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AE08 ALF is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE08 ALF, 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 AE08 ALF registered?

AE08 ALF is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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