Vauxhall Corsa elite nav vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Corsa elite nav
88%
MOT pass rate · 423 vehicles
More reliable
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Corsa elite nav is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Corsa elite nav | Vauxhall Zafira |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 41,830 mi | 116,941 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 423 | 574,048 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Corsa elite nav
- 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vauxhall Zafira
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Corsa elite nav is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 72%. 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.