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AJ16 XKU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,882 mi
Last recorded99,882 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 88,624 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has relative low effort.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged round inner tread face edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 73,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has relative low effort.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged round inner tread face edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 64,155 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,579 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 47,579 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 23,372 miles

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

Offside driving lamp inoperative

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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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AJ16 XKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ16 XKU, 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 AJ16 XKU registered?

AJ16 XKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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