Vauxhall Corsa ultimate turbo auto vs Vauxhall Vectra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Corsa ultimate turbo auto
88%
MOT pass rate · 22,722 vehicles
More reliable
Vauxhall Vectra
67%
MOT pass rate · 740,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Corsa ultimate turbo auto is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Corsa ultimate turbo auto | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 18,099 mi | 126,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 22,722 | 740,983 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Corsa ultimate turbo auto
- 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vauxhall Vectra
- 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)
- 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)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Corsa ultimate turbo auto is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Vauxhall Corsa ultimate turbo auto report Full Vauxhall Vectra report Most reliable cars
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.