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AO65 ZLU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,087 mi
Last recorded85,087 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 ZLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,087 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 85,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rears (4.7.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,468 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged no sharp edge.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

TPMS light on.

Fail 13 Dec 2024 81,373 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

TPMS light on.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,729 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 60,729 miles

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2021 51,241 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,537 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 44,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 36,452 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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AO65 ZLU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AO65 ZLU, 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 AO65 ZLU registered?

AO65 ZLU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 2016.

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