Vauxhall Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto
From 2,170 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 96 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 | 96 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 27 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 23 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 14 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.9% of failures are serious: 37.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 2.5% 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 £66.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 85.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Autos tested had between 15,555 and 38,667 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,960 median miles, the Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto has 0.051 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 Nav Turbo Auto MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto has a 85.7% MOT pass rate based on 2,170 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 96 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto is 27,960 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,555 and 38,667 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto?
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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