Vauxhall Corsa Elite
From 2,947 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 110 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 | 110 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 26 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 19 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 11 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.3% of failures are serious: 37.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5% 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 £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 85.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Elites tested had between 13,869 and 37,329 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,384 median miles, the Corsa Elite has 0.054 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 Elite MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Elite has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,947 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Elite?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Elite is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 110 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Elite at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Elite is 23,384 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,869 and 37,329 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Elite?
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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