Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav
From 4,843 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Corsa E Elite Navs fare better: 2021 models pass at 85.5% vs 78.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 250 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 | 250 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 183 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 158 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 64 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 50 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 39 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 27 |
| wiper blade defective | 18 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 17 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35% of failures are serious: 35% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 78.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa E Elite Navs tested had between 17,461 and 31,110 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,610 median miles, the Corsa E Elite Nav has 0.085 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 E Elite Nav MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav has a 79.9% MOT pass rate based on 4,843 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 250 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav is 23,610 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,461 and 31,110 miles.
Buying a used Corsa E Elite Nav?
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 79.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £60 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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