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AJ16 JAY

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,115 mi
Last recorded94,115 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 JAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,115 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 87,965 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2025 87,837 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 73,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2022 66,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 60,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,879 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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AJ16 JAY is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AJ16 JAY, 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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AJ16 JAY is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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