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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1398 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 September 2026 (106 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,436 mi
AI verdict AVOID 50/100
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 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 16,436 miles. The recent failure for a damaged rear light and a history of dangerous tyre defects warrant careful consideration.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,479 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2024): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 2024-08-11: Failed MOT for damaged Offside Rear Body component (light).
- 2020-08-01: Recurring advisories for worn tyres and brake components across multiple tests.
- 2025-09-28: Latest MOT includes MINOR registration plate lamp defect and ADVISORY coil spring and shock wear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-28, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (7,479 mi/yr) with no fraud indicators.
- No major structural corrosion or recurring dangerous defects flagged in recent tests.
- Immediate retest passes after failures, demonstrating owner's prompt rectification.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 16,436 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 22,279 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 30,185 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges due damage light (6.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Parking brake just passed it test and may require adjustment or repaires
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 30,185 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 44,056 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 61,052 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 61,052 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 72,927 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT16 BKO, 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.