Opel Corsa
From 222 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 11 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28% of Corsa failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsas tested had between 59,422 and 107,382 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 82,546 median miles, the Corsa has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Opel Corsa MOT pass rate?
The Opel Corsa has a 66.2% MOT pass rate based on 222 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Opel Corsa?
The most common MOT failure on the Opel Corsa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Opel Corsa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Opel Corsa is 82,546 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,422 and 107,382 miles.
Buying a used Corsa?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 66.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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