Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition Turbo
From 695 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 a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 14 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 | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 91.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Elite Edition Turbos tested had between 13,744 and 27,031 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,169 median miles, the Corsa Elite Edition Turbo has 0.045 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 Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition Turbo has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 695 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition Turbo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition Turbo is 19,169 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,744 and 27,031 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Elite Edition Turbo?
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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