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AO65 ZMU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,199 mi
Last recorded112,199 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 ZMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,907 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,464 miles

195/55 16.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Advise fog lamp insecure.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 105,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

195/55 16.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Advise fog lamp insecure.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 52,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 52,912 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 27,609 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 27,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 ZMU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO65 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

AO65 ZMU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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