MOT reliability

Vauxhall Corsa limited edition

2,173 vehicles · 8,858 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,173 Vauxhall Corsa limited edition vehicles and 8,858 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Corsa limited edition has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 83,259 miles.

2,173

Vehicles

8,858

MOT tests

7,083

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Vauxhall Corsa limited edition problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Corsa limited edition MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension45%
Other17%
Brakes13%
Lamps & electrical11%
Steering6%
Visibility6%
Body & structure5%
Emissions & nuisance3%

Vauxhall Corsa limited edition pass rate by age

How the Vauxhall Corsa limited edition's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	100%
3	25	76%
4	30	63%
5	22	82%
6	23	78%
7	24	79%
8	29	69%
9	22	73%
10	23	70%
11	13	77%
12	8	75%
13	4	100%
14	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,214), Other (955), Diesel (4)

Most common Vauxhall Corsa limited edition MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Corsa limited edition MOT tests:

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (4 times)

Vauxhall Corsa limited edition pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	1	8	88%	58,879
2017	1	6	100%	60,081
2016	4	43	72%	79,035
2015	4	45	73%	71,451
2014	3	43	65%	97,477
2013	5	66	77%	74,096
2011	1	16	75%	84,522

Vauxhall Corsa limited edition reliability FAQ

Across 2,173 Vauxhall Corsa limited edition vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Corsa limited edition MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).

The typical Vauxhall Corsa limited edition in our data has covered around 83,259 miles.

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