2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SA16 JAJ
2016 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 97,667 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA16 JAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 97,667 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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SA16 JAJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Corsa (SA16 JAJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 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), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
SA16 JAJ Mileage History
- 02/10/202489,653 mi
- 02/10/202489,653 mi
- 30/09/202592,215 mi+2,562 mi
- 30/09/202592,215 mi
- 02/10/202697,667 mi+5,452 mi
Average of roughly 4,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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