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2016 VAUXHALL CORSA1.4L Petrol

XY11 CAM

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2016 VAUXHALL CORSA is a Petrol vehicle with a 1398cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 72,583.

MOT
Valid
Expires 12/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1398cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in early March 2026 with 72,583 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement as the two most recent tests resulted in no recorded defects, following a period of intermittent failures in the previous years. This progression suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing issues identified by the tester, bringing the car into a stable state of mechanical compliance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical light-use cycles, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between the March 2024 and March 2025 tests, the car covered 3,743 miles, while it covered 5,394 miles in the year leading up to the March 2026 test. This low accumulation reduces the overall wear on heavy-duty components like the engine, gearbox, and suspension assembly compared to higher-mileage examples of the same age and model. While the most recent records are clean, the recurring failures in March 2024 and March 2025 indicate that components required immediate attention during those intervals. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the specific areas that caused those previous failures to ensure the repairs were comprehensive rather than temporary fixes. Given the age of the Vauxhall Corsa, the inspection should also check for early-stage corrosion on the sills and structural mounts, as these are common areas of degradation on this platform regardless of low mileage.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

68
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in early March 2026 with 72,583 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement as the two most recent tests resulted in no recorded defects, following a period of intermittent failures in the previous years. This progression suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing issues identified by the tester, bringing the car into a stable state of mechanical compliance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical light-use cycles, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between the March 2024 and March 2025 tests, the car covered 3,743 miles, while it covered 5,394 miles in the year leading up to the March 2026 test. This low accumulation reduces the overall wear on heavy-duty components like the engine, gearbox, and suspension assembly compared to higher-mileage examples of the same age and model. While the most recent records are clean, the recurring failures in March 2024 and March 2025 indicate that components required immediate attention during those intervals. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the specific areas that caused those previous failures to ensure the repairs were comprehensive rather than temporary fixes. Given the age of the Vauxhall Corsa, the inspection should also check for early-stage corrosion on the sills and structural mounts, as these are common areas of degradation on this platform regardless of low mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2016, this Vauxhall Corsa with plate XY11 CAM has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2024.

Across its entire MOT history, this Vauxhall has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.”.

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