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AK16 VKA

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,055 mi
Last recorded50,055 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 50,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be from reverse switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 49,243 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken small section broken off and now sitting wrong. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be from reverse switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 36,646 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake lever has slack ( adjustment req ) (1.1.18 (a))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 36,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake lever has slack ( adjustment req ) (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,913 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 31,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 22 Feb 2021 29,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,411 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 VKA is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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