BU16 SUF

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
WHITE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 June 2026 (4 days away)
Last recorded mileage
41,522 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 41,522 miles. The recurring pattern of critical safety and wear items indicates significant underlying neglect.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,352 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) on 2021-03-23.
  • DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm on 2021-03-23.
  • DANGEROUS Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged on 2021-03-23.
  • Recurring MAJOR Suspension Arm failures on 2021-03-23 and 2025-06-18.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 8,352 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • Valid MOT until June 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Feb 2019: 41,522 mi PASSMar 2020: 48,137 mi PASSMar 2021: 52,690 mi FAILMar 2021: 52,702 mi PASSMar 2022: 59,203 mi FAILMar 2022: 59,215 mi PASSJun 2023: 66,618 mi FAILJun 2023: 66,618 mi PASSJun 2024: 72,405 mi FAILJun 2024: 72,455 mi PASSJun 2025: 79,082 mi FAILJun 2025: 79,082 mi PASS79k60k42kFeb 2019Jun 2025

MOT test history — 7/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2019 PASS 41,522 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 48,137 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 52,690 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2021 PASS 52,702 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2022 FAIL 59,203 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Unable to check rear trailing arm bushes due to covers fitted.
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s & n/s rear.
Mar 2022 PASS 59,215 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s & n/s rear.
Jun 2023 FAIL 66,618 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY under body panels fitted
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 66,618 mi
ADVISORY under body panels fitted
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2024 FAIL 72,405 mi
MAJOR Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY TPMS light on
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DANGEROUS Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch liner not secured (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2024 PASS 72,455 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2025 FAIL 79,082 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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))
MINOR Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust flexi-pipe in poor condition
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Jun 2025 PASS 79,082 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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))
MINOR Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust flexi-pipe in poor condition
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU16 SUF, 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.