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AP16 VLC

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,366 mi
Last recorded38,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 VLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,366 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 38,365 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 33,927 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,714 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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AP16 VLC is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP16 VLC, 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 AP16 VLC registered?

AP16 VLC is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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The MOT history for AP16 VLC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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