Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo
From 713 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| wiper blade defective | 9 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.6% of Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Griffin Edition Turbos tested had between 12,124 and 23,507 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,971 median miles, the Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo has 0.09 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 Edition Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo has a 83.9% MOT pass rate based on 713 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo is 17,971 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,124 and 23,507 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Griffin 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.
With a 83.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £91 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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