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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 April 2027 (301 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 44,265 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 44,265 miles. The timing belt replacement is a major upcoming cost.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 44,265 miles by April 2019, then only 519 miles by April 2023, before returning to normal usage.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: 44,265 miles by Apr 2019, then only 519 miles by Apr 2023, before normal usage.
- Recurring suspension advisories: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (2020-10-20).
- High annual mileage: 12,120 miles/year average, significantly above UK average of 8,000.
- Timing belt replacement imminent: Diesel engine, typically due every 60,000–80,000 miles or 5 years (~£500–£800).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until April 2027, offering significant peace of mind.
- No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or steering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 44,265 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 75,887 mi |
ADVISORY minor damage to n/s/r light lens ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 84,693 mi |
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 84,694 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 98,719 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced - check bulb
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 99,156 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 107,849 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 116,420 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 116,438 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 124,162 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN16 KTD, 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.