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AY16 STZ

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 STZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,763 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 86,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 75,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,091 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake lever is high

Fail 22 Mar 2024 66,079 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake lever is high

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,517 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 47,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 39,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 39,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,253 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 34,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,483 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 25,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 STZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 STZ, 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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AY16 STZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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