VAUXHALL CORSA MOT pass rate
73.3% of 1,344,866 VAUXHALL CORSA MOT tests pass.
The CORSA's pass rate of 73.3% is in line with the average across all VAUXHALL models, at 73.5%.
The VAUXHALL CORSA passes 73.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VAUXHALL CORSA tested at 0–3 years pass 91.1% of the time, compared with just 62.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.1% | 47,476 | 22,259 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.0% | 216,792 | 32,163 miles |
| 6–10 years | 74.9% | 390,737 | 57,584 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.8% | 456,365 | 79,552 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.9% | 233,496 | 87,962 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL CORSA
The most common reason the VAUXHALL CORSA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 37.1% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 25.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 19.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 13.3% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | Inscription illegible |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
- VAUXHALL COMBO — 70.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL CORSA?
- 73.3% of VAUXHALL CORSA MOT tests pass, based on 1,344,866 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL CORSA?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL CORSA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL CORSA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.