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AY16 SVL

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 SVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 84,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,924 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,939 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,360 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,105 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 54,105 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,909 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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AY16 SVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

AY16 SVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is AY16 SVL safe to buy?

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