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AY16 XYU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,618 mi
Last recorded53,618 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Corsa40,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,618 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 51,204 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 51,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 44,325 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has a corrosion band formed around the outer circumference (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly lagging in operation

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has a corrosion band formed around the outer circumference (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 37,757 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 34,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,231 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 XYU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

AY16 XYU is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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