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AR07 GEM

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,999 mi
Last recorded66,999 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 GEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 66,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 63,993 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 63,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tps warning lamp illuminated. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 58,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tps warning lamp illuminated. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 May 2022 52,459 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure sensor lamp illuminated indicates low pressure or fault

Fail 20 May 2022 52,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure sensor lamp illuminated indicates low pressure or fault

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,080 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AR07 GEM is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AR07 GEM, 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 AR07 GEM registered?

AR07 GEM is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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