2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · J21 CAP
2016 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 71,646 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J21 CAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 71,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J21 CAP 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 (J21 CAP) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
J21 CAP Mileage History
- 18/04/202350,296 mi
- 18/04/202350,296 mi
- 02/05/202458,061 mi+7,765 mi
- 22/04/202563,788 mi+5,727 mi
- 20/04/202671,646 mi+7,858 mi
Average of roughly 7,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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