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AY16 SYH

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,845 mi
Last recorded137,845 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 SYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 137,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 137,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,226 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,685 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 98,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 92,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,552 miles

water pump leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 SYH is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

AY16 SYH is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AY16 SYH safe to buy?

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