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AE16 NJU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,692 mi
Last recorded57,692 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 NJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 57,692 miles

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

Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 14 Mar 2026 57,692 miles

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

Rear handbrake only just met requirements

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,784 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL DAMAGED

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 50,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cut cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2022 40,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cut cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,952 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 28,102 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 28,102 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,367 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 25,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AE16 NJU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AE16 NJU, 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 AE16 NJU registered?

AE16 NJU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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