BD16 SYF

2016 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2016
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 January 2027 (219 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,768 mi

AI verdict BUY 80/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2016 Vauxhall has 9 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 12,768 miles. Its low mileage and consistent usage make it a reliable choice.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,089 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • One major failure on 2021-02-15 for Nearside Rear Shock absorbers fluid leak.
  • Recurring advisories for worn tyres (2020-02-08) and worn brake discs (2021-02-15).
  • Recent minor advisory for ball joint (Dec 2025) and suspension arm (Dec 2025).
  • A 2022 service gap is noted, though no MOT was recorded.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Strong MOT record with 8 passes out of 9 tests, showing good overall maintenance.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded, indicating no immediate safety hazards.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,089 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.

Mileage history

Feb 2019: 12,768 mi PASSFeb 2020: 24,687 mi PASSFeb 2021: 35,173 mi FAILFeb 2021: 35,173 mi PASSDec 2021: 45,312 mi PASSJan 2023: 49,724 mi PASSJan 2024: 53,077 mi PASSJan 2025: 57,434 mi PASSDec 2025: 60,891 mi PASS61k37k13kFeb 2019Dec 2025

MOT test history — 8/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2019 PASS 12,768 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 24,687 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2021 FAIL 35,173 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 35,173 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2021 PASS 45,312 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 49,724 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 53,077 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 57,434 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2025 PASS 60,891 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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