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AU66 BYV

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,303 mi
Last recorded82,303 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 BYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,303 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,249 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,469 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 46,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2021 37,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,017 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 29,017 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 18,717 miles

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

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

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2019 18,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

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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AU66 BYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU66 BYV, 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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AU66 BYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2016.

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