2016 Vauxhall Corsa SE Ecoflex 1.4L Petrol · SF16 NKE

A clean and unblemished MOT record defines this 2016 Vauxhall Corsa SE EcoFlex, with three consecutive passes recorded in 2024, 2025 and 2026, the most recent being on 18 January 2026. Across the seven tests documented since 2020, no advisory items have ever been issued and only two failures appear, both in 2021 and 2024, with no defects recorded against either. The absence of any flagged component wear across a decade of testing suggests no recurring mechanical concerns have surfaced at annual roadworthiness checks. The trend across the record is stable, with the vehicle returning to a clean pass following each of the two prior failures, and the most recent three examinations concluding without a single advisory note. Annual mileage sits at approximately 5,506 miles based on the 55,065 miles now recorded across a ten year vehicle age, which is notably low for a car of this vintage. This is reflected in the MOT history too, with intervals between tests stretching to fifteen months on occasion, such as the gap between the November 2022 pass and the January 2024 retest after the earlier failure. While low accumulation generally limits wear on major drivetrain and consumable components, extended periods of stationary use can still affect items such as brake discs corroding on the surface, tyre sidewalls developing flat spots or age related cracking, and aged rubber suspension bushes becoming hardened. The pattern here appears consistent with light, irregular use rather than continuous high mileage driving. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for immediate scrutiny, but a thorough physical inspection remains essential given the low annual mileage profile. On a test drive, attention should be paid to brake pedal feel and any judder or vibration under moderate braking, as surface corrosion on the discs is common on lightly driven vehicles and may not have been recorded if not severe enough to fail. The steering should be assessed for any knocking or looseness over uneven surfaces, and the front suspension should be checked for wear in the lower wishbones and drop links, which are common renewal items on the Corsa platform of this era. The clutch should be tested under load on an incline, and any slipping, shudder or high biting point noted carefully. Given the long gaps between some tests, it is also worth checking the condition and age of the tyres, including sidewall cracking and tread depth across the full width, as well as the condition of the 12 volt battery which may have suffered from infrequent use. A compression test or diagnostic scan would help confirm the health of the small capacity EcoFlex engine, particularly for oil leaks around the cam cover and any signs of timing chain wear which can present as a rattle on cold start. The underbody and wheel arches should be examined for corrosion typical of a ten year old vehicle, even where no advisories were raised, as testers only record failures and advisories during the annual examination. Overall, the documented history is clean, but a physical inspection focused on age related wear remains the prudent approach before purchase.