2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · OV16 CWU
2016 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 47,202 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV16 CWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 47,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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OV16 CWU 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 (OV16 CWU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
OV16 CWU Mileage History
- 20/03/202435,687 mi
- 21/03/202542,961 mi+7,274 mi
- 21/03/202542,903 mi-58 mi
- 23/03/202647,202 mi+4,299 mi
- 23/03/202647,202 mi
Average of roughly 5,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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