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AK16 DNV

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,153 mi
Last recorded164,153 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 DNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 164,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 155,283 miles

Both Track rod end ball joint dust cover perished

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 143,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 123,872 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 102,826 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on both edges 195/55/16 Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil level on minimum

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 80,436 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 80,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 Prestivo (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 Prestivo (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,106 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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AK16 DNV is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc 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 AK16 DNV, 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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AK16 DNV is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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