Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition
From 4,530 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 49 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 | 49 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 45 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 39 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 23 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 17 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 7 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 91.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Elite Editions tested had between 15,749 and 21,151 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,346 median miles, the Corsa Elite Edition has 0.046 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 Edition MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 4,530 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 49 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition is 18,346 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,749 and 21,151 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Elite Edition?
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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