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GB KX16CLU

2016 Vauxhall Corsa

Generated from DVSA record, 6 Oct 2026

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Year

2016

Fuel

Petrol

Colour

Black

Engine

999cc

CO2

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Euro status

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1 Vehicle identity

Registration

KX16CLU

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Corsa

Year

2016

First registered

29 Apr 2016

Fuel

Petrol

Engine

999cc

Colour

Black

CO2

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Euro status

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Marked for export

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Wheel plan

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Type approval

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V5C issued

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Vehicle age

10 yr 5 mo

Registration area

Luton

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status

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Tax due

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Annual road tax

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MOT status

Valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)

MOT expiry

9 Oct 2026

ULEZ / Clean Air Zone

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Outstanding recall

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First used date

29 Apr 2016

Manufacture date

29 Apr 2016

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Critical

Brakes

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn. The car passed a retest the same day.

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn. The car passed a retest the same day.

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Parking brake efficiency below requirements. The car passed a retest the same day.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose ferrules have corrosion.

14 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Suspension & steering

Major item, 7 Oct 2024: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play. The car passed a retest the same day.

Dangerous item, 7 Oct 2024: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached. The car passed a retest the same day.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: n/s/f lower ball joint has play.

1 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Tyres

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The car passed a retest the same day.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: o/s/f tyre has cut to wall.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: o/s/r tyre has cracks on wall.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: o/s/f tyre has cut to wall.

5 more in the full MOT history below.

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Exhaust & emissions

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: exhaust has blow.

Critical

Lamps & visibility

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high. The car passed a retest the same day.

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. The car passed a retest the same day.

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high. The car passed a retest the same day.

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. The car passed a retest the same day.

3 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for lamp or bulb replacement: £30–£200. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Other

Major item, 10 Oct 2025: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)). The car passed a retest the same day.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: covers /under trays fitted.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: n/s/r heat shield loose.

Advisory, 10 Oct 2025: o/s/f link bar play.

5 more in the full MOT history below.

No recent issue

Structure & corrosion, Engine – oil

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

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4 How it compares with other 2016 Corsas

Against every Vauxhall Corsa first used in 2016 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (75,146 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

Measure	This car	Typical 2016 Corsa	What it means
Pass rate, first attempts	4 of 8 (50%)	66.7% in 2025	Lower than the group figure
Fails, first attempts	4 of 8	28.6% of first tests	Lower than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)	2	4.8% of first tests	2 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (10 Oct 2025)	78,276 miles	58,750 (middle half 43,133–76,251)	Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)	2 of 8	33.1% of first tests	Lower than the group figure

"Typical" is every Vauxhall Corsa first used in 2016, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car.

Check before you buy — for this car

On this carBrakes. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
On this carSuspension & steering. major item, dangerous item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
On this carTyres. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
On this carExhaust & emissions. advisory recorded in the last two years (2025). Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
On this carLamps & visibility. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2023, 2025). Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
On this carOther. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2025). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.

This car vs what 2016 Corsas usually fail on

Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt26.2%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Coil spring: fractured or broken19.6%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction7.5%this car: exhaust & emissions items recorded 2025

Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.9%this car: tyres items recorded 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.3%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Bars: share of 2016 Corsa first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

0middle half of 2016 Corsas: 43,133–76,251160,000 miles

This car: 78,276 miles at its latest test — above the middle half.

More on this year of Corsa: 2016 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · all Corsa years · Vauxhall

Seen how its record compares. What the public record cannot show is money owed on it.

Outstanding finance, an insurance write-off marker or a theft record do not appear in DVLA or DVSA data. The Full provenance report — no Data Guarantee does, with Experian data, for £5.99.

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3 Mileage analysis

Average: 8,016 miles/year over 7 years

5 MOT history

Tests passed8 of 12

Tests failed4

Plate changesNone

Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)

Avg mileage/year8,016 mi

Pass rate67%

First mileage22,313 mi (as at 17 Oct 2018)

Last mileage78,276 mi (as at 10 Oct 2025)

Years on record7 yr

Colour at last MOTBlack

Test history

Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,276 mi Expiry 9 Oct 2026

covers /under trays fitted Advisory
exhaust has blow Advisory
n/s/f lower ball joint has play Advisory
n/s/f wiper blade just in limit Advisory
n/s/r heat shield loose Advisory
o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose ferrules have corrosion Advisory
o/s/f link bar play Advisory
o/s/f shocker has lift top mount Advisory
o/s/f tyre has cut to wall Advisory
o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe have corrosion Advisory
o/s/r tyre has cracks on wall Advisory

Fail 10 Oct 2025 78,275 mi

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Major — failed
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Major — failed
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Major — failed
covers /under trays fitted Advisory
exhaust has blow Advisory
front brake pads very low Advisory
n/s/f lower ball joint has play Advisory
n/s/f wiper blade just in limit Advisory
n/s/r heat shield loose Advisory
o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose ferrules have corrosion Advisory
o/s/f link bar play Advisory
o/s/f shocker has lift top mount Advisory
o/s/f tyre has cut to wall Advisory
o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe have corrosion Advisory
o/s/r & n/s/r brake sticking Advisory
o/s/r tyre has cracks on wall Advisory
rear brake pads very low Advisory

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,776 mi Expiry 6 Oct 2025

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory

Fail 7 Oct 2024 74,776 mi

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
Dangerous Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Failed

Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,398 mi Expiry 14 Sep 2024

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to wear markers (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory

Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,396 mi

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Major — failed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Major — failed
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to wear markers (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Major — failed
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,181 mi Expiry 1 Aug 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,343 mi Expiry 8 Sep 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Advisory
Offside Front driver steering wheel airbag is splitting can see airbag underneath Advisory
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory

Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,168 mi

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Advisory
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Offside Front driver steering wheel airbag is splitting can see airbag underneath Advisory
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Failed

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,294 mi Expiry 8 Sep 2021

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 32,572 mi Expiry 16 Oct 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 22,313 mi Expiry 16 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory

MOT data sourced from DVSA, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. DVSA bulk record as of 27 Sep 2026. DVLA-only fields (tax status, tax due, annual road tax, ULEZ/CO2/Euro status, export marker, wheel plan, type approval, V5C date, recalls) are not loaded until someone presses "Check latest from DVLA & DVSA". Sections 3 and 4 are SortedCars’ arithmetic on the same public record and on DVSA test statistics; they describe the record, not the car’s condition, and are not advice about buying it. Always have a used car inspected before you buy. Check the official record at GOV.UK: check MOT history.

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Vauxhall Corsa KX16CLU — MOT history, mileage and tax

1 Vehicle identity

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Brakes

Suspension & steering

Tyres

Exhaust & emissions

Lamps & visibility

Other

Structure & corrosion, Engine – oil

You now know what the MOT record says. What about its financial past?

4 How it compares with other 2016 Corsas

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3 Mileage analysis

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Vauxhall Corsa KX16CLU — MOT history, mileage and tax

1 Vehicle identity

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Brakes

Suspension & steering

Tyres

Exhaust & emissions

Lamps & visibility

Other

Structure & corrosion, Engine – oil

You now know what the MOT record says. What about its financial past?

4 How it compares with other 2016 Corsas

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This car vs what 2016 Corsas usually fail on

Mileage position

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3 Mileage analysis

5 MOT history

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Outstanding Finance

Stolen Vehicle Check

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Salvage Auction

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