Vauxhall Corsa (2016)
2016 Vauxhall Corsa
CarHunch analysed 77,874 real MOT records for the 2016 Vauxhall Corsa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Vauxhall Corsa passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 81.7%, which is reassuring—but nearly 28% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making safety a real concern worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically, so fuel choice won't be a reliability differentiator here.
At 40,000 miles median mileage for an 8-year-old car, these Corsas are running below typical wear, which is a positive sign. The average 1.67 failures per test suggests most issues are correctable rather than systemic, though the high advisory count (8.4 per vehicle) hints at creeping wear—get a full pre-purchase inspection and factor in steady maintenance costs for suspension, exhaust, and brake components.
What to check before buying a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 72,595 | 81.7% | 1.68 |
| Diesel (7%) | 5,266 | 80.9% | 1.62 |
| Other (0%) | 10 | 93.3% | 0.2 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 81.8% | 1.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Vauxhall Corsa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Vauxhall Corsa vehicles fall between 29,383 and 51,898 miles.
2016 Vauxhall Corsa — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 72,577 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Vauxhall Corsa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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34.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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33.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.7%
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
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16.6%
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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