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AF16 ETX

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ETX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 61,900 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 61,900 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 61,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 60,426 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 60,426 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,887 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 59,887 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 58,858 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,336 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,729 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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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AF16 ETX is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 AF16 ETX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 ETX registered?

AF16 ETX is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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