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AE55 SAM

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,062 mi
Last recorded79,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 79,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 44,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 44,339 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 38,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,424 miles

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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AE55 SAM is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey 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 AE55 SAM, 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 AE55 SAM registered?

AE55 SAM is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is AE55 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 SAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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