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AO16 VVL

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,486 mi
Last recorded29,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 29,486 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 29,486 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 24,346 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 24,344 miles

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 damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,662 miles

both track rod end gaiters perishing.

slight perishing to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 9 Jul 2022 10,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 7,039 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 7,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 6,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 4,794 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 4,794 miles

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

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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AO16 VVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO16 VVL, 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 AO16 VVL registered?

AO16 VVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is AO16 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 VVL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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