Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav Premium
From 3,880 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 108 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 108 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 66 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 58 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 24 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 23 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 22 |
| wiper blade defective | 13 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.1% of failures are serious: 48.1% 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 £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa E Elite Nav Premiums tested had between 12,475 and 24,552 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,370 median miles, the Corsa E Elite Nav Premium has 0.087 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 Premium MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav Premium has a 84.9% MOT pass rate based on 3,880 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav Premium?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav Premium is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 108 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav Premium at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa E Elite Nav Premium is 17,370 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,475 and 24,552 miles.
Buying a used Corsa E Elite Nav Premium?
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 84.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £74 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.