Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Auto
From 1,216 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 spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 30 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 | 30 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.6% of failures are serious: 23.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14% 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 £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 86.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Griffin Autos tested had between 14,736 and 30,018 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,745 median miles, the Corsa Griffin Auto has 0.066 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 Griffin Auto MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Auto has a 86.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,216 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Auto is 20,745 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,736 and 30,018 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Griffin 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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