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AE16 VJG

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,647 mi
Last recorded32,647 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 32,647 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 32,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 29,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,823 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 25,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 22,835 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 22,835 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 19,990 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 17,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 15,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 12,622 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 12,603 miles

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

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 VJG is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

AE16 VJG is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AE16 VJG safe to buy?

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