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AK16 GXL

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,764 mi
Last recorded37,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 GXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 37,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 32,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 32,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 25,993 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 25,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 24,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 24,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside inner and outer faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,677 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 GXL is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK16 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

AK16 GXL is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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