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AK16 FPU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 FPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,339 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 84,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 78,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 68,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 68,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside headlamp has a broken mounting but is still fairly secure

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS light on indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 43,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test object on interior mirror ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split,advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 29,877 miles

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

Rear parking brake just met requirements, advise adjustment

washers weak suspect bottle almost empty

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 FPU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FPU, 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 AK16 FPU registered?

AK16 FPU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AK16 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 FPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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