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
- 31 May 2027 (351 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,273 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 20,273 miles. While these were addressed, the repeated nature of these issues suggests potential underlying wear or poor maintenance.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,161 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 20,273 miles recorded over 10 years.
Things to check
- Recurring steering/suspension failures: Offside Front Coil spring fractured (May 2023), Track rod end ball joint (May 2023), Anti-roll bar linkage (May 2023).
- Recurring steering/suspension failures: Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint (May 2023), Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint (May 2023).
- Recurring tyre advisories: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (Sep 2021), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (Sep 2021).
- Recurring brake advisories: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored (Sep 2021), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking (May 2023).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-31, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,161 miles/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- All major failures were immediately rectified and passed retests, showing responsive ownership.
- No mileage anomalies or fraud indicators present in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 20,273 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 23,612 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 26,407 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 26,407 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 29,284 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2022 | FAIL | 32,479 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 32,479 mi | None recorded |
| May 2023 | FAIL | 39,120 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre MAJOR Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 39,129 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | PASS | 45,379 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | PASS | 50,236 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)) MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust corroded
|
| May 2026 | FAIL | 53,524 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 53,524 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN16 HTG, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.