Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto
From 953 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 25 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 | 25 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| lamp not securely attached | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.1% of failures are serious: 31.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.8% 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 £62.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Elite Turbo Autos tested had between 12,572 and 24,740 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,878 median miles, the Corsa Elite Turbo Auto has 0.067 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 Turbo Auto MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto has a 88.1% MOT pass rate based on 953 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto is 17,878 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,572 and 24,740 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Elite 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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