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AY16 GVV

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,310 mi
Last recorded54,310 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 GVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 54,310 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount/hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF shock weeping/leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 54,310 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount/hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF shock weeping/leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 44,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 37,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 28,289 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on the inner surface, discs still serviceable pads approaching half worn

TPMS light is on

Pass 10 Sep 2021 20,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

very slight mist on o/s/r shock / tps light on

Pass 11 Sep 2020 15,110 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 15,110 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 7,525 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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AY16 GVV is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY16 GVV, 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 AY16 GVV registered?

AY16 GVV is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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