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AK16 LWS

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,569 mi
Last recorded152,569 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 LWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 152,569 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 142,603 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2024 142,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2023 130,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2023 130,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2022 108,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 59,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,333 miles

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Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm mechanism worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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 LWS is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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