2016 Vauxhall Corsa Energy AC Ecoflex 1.4L Petrol · DC16 YYM

The Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 February 2026 at 73,639 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 26 January 2025 at 63,810 miles also showed a clean sheet. The vehicle carries no outstanding advisories or structural concerns across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with MOT standards over the past three years. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2016 registration, averaging roughly 7,364 miles per year against the 73,639 miles recorded. The records show two instances where the car failed and then passed within days: on 18 January 2024 at 56,134 miles it failed before passing on 22 January 2024 at 56,175 miles, and again on 14 January 2025 at 63,576 miles before passing on 26 January 2025 at 63,810 miles. The DVSA entries list no defects for those failures, which points to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical fault, though the pattern suggests the previous owner scheduled tests tight to expiry without early preparation. Given the absence of recorded advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion, no specific mechanical fault trend requires escalation. The clean run from 2024 through 2026 implies basic upkeep was maintained once the car reached the tester. A buyer should still confirm in person that brake discs and calipers are free of binding, check underneath for structural rust not captured by the MOT, and verify tyre condition and wiper operation as consumable items fall outside the recorded data. The low-mileage, clean-test profile reduces immediate risk but does not replace a physical inspection. Standing periods implied by the tight fail-pass clusters in January 2024 and January 2025 warrant a check for flat-spotted tyres or seized handbrake mechanisms from disuse. Overall the evidence supports a sound used purchase subject to standard pre-sale verification.