Vauxhall Chevette vs Vauxhall Corsa: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Chevette
74%
MOT pass rate · 12,882 vehicles
More reliable
Vauxhall Corsa
70%
MOT pass rate · 2,071,930 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Chevette is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Chevette | Vauxhall Corsa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 60,620 mi | 89,092 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 12,882 | 2,071,930 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Chevette
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vauxhall Corsa
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Chevette is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.