Vauxhall Corsa E Se Nav Premium
From 915 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 tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 27 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 | 27 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 23 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| 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 | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 34.3% of Corsa E Se Nav Premium failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £62.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa E Se Nav Premiums tested had between 15,922 and 26,093 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,834 median miles, the Corsa E Se Nav Premium has 0.064 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 Se Nav Premium MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa E Se Nav Premium has a 86.1% MOT pass rate based on 915 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa E Se Nav Premium?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa E Se Nav Premium is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa E Se Nav Premium at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa E Se Nav Premium is 21,834 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,922 and 26,093 miles.
Buying a used Corsa E Se 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.
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