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AY16 XYP

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 77,669 miles

scuttle drain is blocked

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 76,149 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 76,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,559 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,803 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 36,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 26,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 14,009 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 14,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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 XYP is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

AY16 XYP is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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