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AO16 YLR

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,714 mi
Last recorded96,714 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 YLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,714 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,859 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,289 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,788 miles

NSF headlamp top mounting point broken

NSF wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 37,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

NSF headlamp top mounting point broken

NSF wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 32,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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 YLR is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 AO16 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

AO16 YLR is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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