Vauxhall Combo merit 1.7d vs Vauxhall Corsa: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Combo merit 1.7d
82%
MOT pass rate · 988 vehicles
Vauxhall Corsa
70%
MOT pass rate · 2,071,930 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Combo merit 1.7d (82%) and Vauxhall Corsa (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Combo merit 1.7d | Vauxhall Corsa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 123,297 mi | 89,092 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 988 | 2,071,930 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Combo merit 1.7d
No fault breakdown available.
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 Combo merit 1.7d (82%) and Vauxhall Corsa (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.