2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.6L Petrol · FA16 VCX
2016 Vauxhall Corsa (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 66,537 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA16 VCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 66,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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FA16 VCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Corsa (FA16 VCX) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FA16 VCX Mileage History
- 30/06/202349,385 mi
- 14/06/202456,929 mi+7,544 mi
- 31/07/202565,235 mi+8,306 mi
- 01/08/202565,237 mi+2 mi
- 13/07/202666,537 mi+1,300 mi
Average of roughly 5,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa E
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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