BX16 VML

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 March 2027 (270 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,769 mi

AI verdict AVOID 64/100

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 23,769 miles. However, a DANGEROUS brake failure in 2026, combined with a major steering failure and recurring tyre advisories, indicates a history of maintenance issues.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,216 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2026): Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (i
  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2026-03-11, though subsequently rectified.
  • Major failure for excessive play in the Offside Front Track rod end ball joint on 2024-05-14.
  • Recurring tyre advisories on 2020-07-15 for both front tyres, suggesting a pattern of wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-03-11, offering significant peace of mind for the next two years.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,216 miles/year, indicating genuine usage.
  • No recurring major failures on critical systems like brakes or suspension after the initial 2026 failure.

Mileage history

Jun 2019: 23,769 mi PASSJul 2020: 32,718 mi PASSMay 2021: 39,605 mi PASSMay 2022: 45,984 mi PASSMay 2023: 52,968 mi PASSMay 2024: 60,528 mi FAILMay 2024: 60,528 mi PASSMay 2025: 68,021 mi PASSMar 2026: 73,612 mi FAILMar 2026: 73,612 mi PASS74k49k24kJun 2019Mar 2026

MOT test history — 8/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2019 PASS 23,769 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 32,718 mi
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 2021 PASS 39,605 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
May 2022 PASS 45,984 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
May 2023 PASS 52,968 mi None recorded
May 2024 FAIL 60,528 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
May 2024 PASS 60,528 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 68,021 mi None recorded
Mar 2026 FAIL 73,612 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2026 PASS 73,612 mi None recorded

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