2016 Vauxhall Corsa · 233,832 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2016 Vauxhall Corsas fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Corsa years (233,832 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 25.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 46,552
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 233,832
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.6% of tests fail here (526% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.4%
- Tyres6.1%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Brakes5%
- Steering4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.49%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.78%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.15%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.44%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.42%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.63%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.23%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.15%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Corsas fail 25.4% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Corsa years (233,832 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.49% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (2.78% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Corsa shows 46,552 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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