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AK16 VZM

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,090 mi
Last recorded63,090 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 63,090 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 63,090 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 57,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,355 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates underinflated tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2023 46,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates underinflated tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,997 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 36,320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,262 miles

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

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 VZM is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

AK16 VZM is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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