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AJ16 XLC

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,593 mi
Last recorded153,593 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 153,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 150,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 150,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 133,123 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

handbrake lever travel on limit

Fail 13 Sep 2022 133,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake lever travel on limit

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,046 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 112,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,524 miles

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

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 XLC is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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