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AK16 GXU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,421 mi
Last recorded17,421 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 GXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 16,940 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 15,807 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 15,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 17 May 2023 15,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 14,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 13,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 13,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 13,170 miles

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 25 Mar 2019 10,854 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 GXU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

AK16 GXU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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