Vauxhall Corsa reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,191,721 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,191,721 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 64% of Vauxhall Corsa cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Corsa tends to fail
Share of Vauxhall Corsa cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering, lights & electrics, suspension. Holds up better than average on road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Corsa is more demanding than average for its age: 64% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give steering, lights & electrics and suspension a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Corsa?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Corsa in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 78%; 8 to 12 years, 64%; and 13 years and older, 55%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
For Vauxhall Corsa cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (5.5% of tests vs 3.8% fleet), visibility (5.7% of tests vs 4.3% fleet).