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AK16 XVT

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,363 mi
Last recorded70,363 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 70,363 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 67,501 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 67,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,220 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 54,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,046 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,068 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 33,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 20,781 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 XVT is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol 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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

AK16 XVT is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AK16 XVT safe to buy?

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