Vauxhall Corsa Design S/S
From 295 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.5% of Corsa Design S/S failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 10.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 82.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Design S/Ss tested had between 27,953 and 49,563 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,099 median miles, the Corsa Design S/S has 0.049 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Corsa Design S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Design S/S has a 82.4% MOT pass rate based on 295 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Design S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Design S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Design S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Design S/S is 36,099 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,953 and 49,563 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Design S/S?
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 82.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £79 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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