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AF16 VWJ

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,859 mi
Last recorded67,859 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,160 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 64,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 57,618 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 49,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,490 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,734 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,967 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2019 26,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both wiper blades deteriorated

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 VWJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWJ, 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 AF16 VWJ registered?

AF16 VWJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is AF16 VWJ safe to buy?

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