Vauxhall Corsa vs Vauxhall Elegance 7 seater: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Corsa
70%
MOT pass rate · 2,071,930 vehicles
Vauxhall Elegance 7 seater
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Corsa (70%) and Vauxhall Elegance 7 seater (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Corsa | Vauxhall Elegance 7 seater |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 89,092 mi | 122,631 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,071,930 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Vauxhall Elegance 7 seater
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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 Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Corsa (70%) and Vauxhall Elegance 7 seater (57%) 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.