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2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SW16 BFO

SW16 BFO

2016 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 69,359 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2016 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
69,359 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1398cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test in April 2026. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory after a period of mechanical neglect in 2025. The most recent failure at 69,359 miles was a minor presentation issue regarding a phone holder obstructing the windscreen, which was immediately rectified to achieve a clean pass. This indicates that the current owner is responsive to MOT failures and ensures the vehicle remains compliant with basic legal standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression between 54,401 miles in April 2024 and 62,616 miles in March 2025, reaching 69,359 miles by the latest test. This relatively low annual annual mileage suggests light urban use, which typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and interior components compared to high-mileage motorway cars. A buyer should scrutinize the front suspension components given the significant failures recorded in March 2025. The tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring and a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber. While these appear to have been addressed before the subsequent pass, a physical inspection should check for any residual fluid residue or signs of uneven wear. The 2024 advisory regarding pitted and scored front brake discs suggests the braking system is nearing the end of its optimal life, so the thickness and condition of the pads and rotors should be verified.

SW16 BFO Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
  • 69,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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SW16 BFO Mileage History

  1. 25/03/201915,150 mi
  2. 25/03/201915,150 mi
  3. 17/03/202022,169 mi+7,019 mi
  4. 22/03/202127,922 mi+5,753 mi
  5. 22/03/202127,922 mi
  6. 21/03/202233,926 mi+6,004 mi
  7. 18/04/202347,025 mi+13,099 mi
  8. 03/04/202454,401 mi+7,376 mi
  9. 03/04/202454,401 mi
  10. 26/03/202562,615 mi+8,214 mi
  11. 27/03/202562,616 mi+1 mi
  12. 07/04/202669,359 mi+6,743 mi
  13. 07/04/202669,359 mi

Average of roughly 7,704 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

SW16 BFO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 04:18
MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Corsa (SW16 BFO) between March 2019 and April 2026.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holde”.

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