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AX16 MKU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 MKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 101,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,065 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 93,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of previously over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 81,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of previously over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have a plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,651 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 32,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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AX16 MKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 999cc petrol 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 AX16 MKU, 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 AX16 MKU registered?

AX16 MKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is AX16 MKU safe to buy?

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