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AV16 VYG

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,869 mi
Last recorded40,869 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 39,564 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 39,564 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 38,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 37,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 35,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount bearing has slight play

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,242 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 34,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,223 miles

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

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

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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AV16 VYG is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV16 VYG, 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 AV16 VYG registered?

AV16 VYG is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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