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2016 VAUXHALL CORSA1.2L Diesel

SM11 AAM

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2016 VAUXHALL CORSA? It's a Diesel with a 1248cc engine showing 87,259 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 29/08/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1248cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle appears roadworthy based on the most recent MOT pass on 19 August 2025 at 87,259 miles. The maintenance trend is exceptionally stable, as the record shows a consistent pattern of passing tests without any recorded defects or advisories. This lack of flagged issues across multiple years suggests a vehicle that has been kept in a condition meeting minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is typical for a ten year old car, averaging roughly 8,726 miles per year. Usage has remained steady, with the odometer climbing from 70,255 miles in August 2023 to 87,259 miles by August 2025. This indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps preserve rubber components and prevents battery degradation. The MOT history is unusually clean, showing no failures for specific mechanical defects and no advisories regarding brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion. While the record shows failures on 14 August 2024 and 18 August 2025, these were resolved within twenty four hours, which often points to administrative issues or minor faults rectified immediately. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the chassis and sills for surface rust, as MOT testers sometimes overlook early corrosion on small hatchbacks. Check the condition of the tyres and brake pads manually, as these consumables can wear down between tests without triggering a failure. Given the clean record, focus on the service history to confirm that oil changes and timing belt intervals have been adhered to, as the MOT only verifies roadworthiness rather than long term mechanical health.

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73
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2016, this Vauxhall Corsa with plate SM11 AAM has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Vauxhall has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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