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AF16 VXW

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,994 mi
Last recorded107,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 107,994 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 102,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 95,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 86,403 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 86,222 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush slightly cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush slightly cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,981 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2022 66,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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 VXW is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF16 VXW, 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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AF16 VXW is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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